Methoxyphenamine
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Methoxyphenamine also known as 2-methoxy-N-methylamphetamine (OMMA), is a β-adrenergic receptor agonist
of the amphetamine
class used as a bronchodilator
.
Agonist
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell. Agonists often mimic the action of a naturally occurring substance...
of the amphetamine
Substituted amphetamine
Substituted amphetamines are a chemical class of stimulants, entactogens, hallucinogens, and other drugs. They feature a phenethylamine core with a methyl group attached to the alpha carbon resulting in amphetamine, along with additional substitutions...
class used as a bronchodilator
Bronchodilator
A bronchodilator is a substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. Bronchodilators may be endogenous , or they may be medications administered for the treatment of breathing difficulties...
.
See also
- 2-Methoxyamphetamine2-Methoxyamphetamine2-Methoxyamphetamine , also known as ortho-methoxyamphetamine , is a drug of the amphetamine class. It is substantially weaker in inhibiting the reuptake of and inducing the release of the monoamine neurotransmitters compared to related agents such as amphetamine, MMA, and PMA, and may instead act...
(OMA) - 3-Methoxy-N-methylamphetamine3-Methoxymethamphetamine3-Methoxymethamphetamine , is an amphetamine-derived stimulant drug, which is most closely related to 3-methoxyamphetamine and PMMA and shares similar monoamine releasing effects, although its effects have not been studied so extensively as other related drugs.- See also :* PMA* Fenfluramine*...
(MMMA) - 4-Methoxy-N-methylamphetamine (PMMA)