phenylethylamine

Pharmacokinetics: 1) metabolized in liver to largely inactive metabolites 2) metabolites excreted by the kidney Adverse effects: 1) insomnia 2) agitation 3) nervousness 4) hyperthermia 5) hyperventilation 6) hypertension 7) convulsions Drug interactions: - may cause false positives in immunoassays for amphetamines in urine Mechanism of action: 1) enhances release of catecholamines from catechoaminergic neurons 2) CNS stimulants 3) appetite suppressant

General

adrenergic neuron stimulant amine aromatic compound

References

Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995