Propylhexedrine Research Paper

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Benzedrex (Propylhexedrine) Classification: Vasoconstrictor (Broad) Molecular Weight: 155.285 g/mol pka: 10.61 Molecular Formula: C10H21N IUPAC Name: 1-cyclohexyl-N-methylpropan-2-amine Description Benzedrex is used to provide provisional relief to persons suffering from nasal congestion due to allergies, colds, and allergic rhinitis. This drug contains inactive ingredients menthol and lavender oil. Propylhexedrine was a schedule V drug int United States but was removed and listed as unscheduled after Dec. 3rd 1991. Propylhexedrine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist that is a slightly water-soluble compound. Propylhexedrine also comes as a hydrochloride salt in a crystalline form and presents many of the physical properties of Propylhexedrine. …show more content…

Mechanism of Action Propylhexedrine is a TAAE1 agonist and targets two known proteins synaptic vesicular amine transporter and trace amine-associated receptor 1. Synaptic vesicular amine transporter is a protein that is involved in the ATP-dependent vesicular transport of biogenic amine neurotransmitters. Trace amine-associated receptor 1 is a receptor for trace amines. The drugs main method is as an alpha beta-adrenoceptor agonist, which causes

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