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Drug Groups
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illicit; experimental |
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Description
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Cathine (β-hydroxyamphetamine) is a monoamine alkaloid found in the shrub Catha edulis (khat). Cathine is a Schedule III drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances. In the United States, it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance. [Wikipedia] |
| Indication |
Used to decrease appetite. |
| Pharmacology |
Closely related to ephedrine, cathinone and other amphetamines, it may contribute to the stimulant effect of Catha edulis, although another constituent, cathinone appears to show stronger activity. |
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Humans and other mammals |
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| Absorption |
The mucosa of the oral cavity is considered to be the first absorption segment, where the major proportion of the alkaloids is absorbed (mean +/- SD: 84 +/- 6% for cathine). [PMID: 12848785] |
| Half Life |
5.2 +/- 3.4 hours |
| References |
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Toennes SW, Harder S, Schramm M, Niess C, Kauert GF: Pharmacokinetics of cathinone, cathine and norephedrine after the chewing of khat leaves. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2003 Jul;56(1):125-30.
[Pubmed]
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