Cinnamedrine: potential for abuse.
Three cases of psychological dependence upon the over-the-counter preparation of cinnamedryl, caffeine and aspirin (Midol) are reviewed. The relationship between cinnamedryl, amphetamine and other sympathomimetics is discussed. Similarities are noted in symptomatic response and chemical structure.
D000293:Adolescent; D000661:Amphetamine / Q000494:pharmacology; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010665:Phenylpropanolamine / Q000494:pharmacology; D011427:Propiophenones / Q000494:pharmacology; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
D011427:Propiophenones; C005331:norpseudoephedrine; D010665:Phenylpropanolamine; C029564:4-aminopropiophenone; D000661:Amphetamine; D004809:Ephedrine; C035425:cinnamedrine