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This group includes narcotic analgesics (from Greek algos — pain and an — without), which have a pronounced ability to weaken or eliminate the feeling of pain. Substances with different chemical structures exhibit analgesic activity, and it is realized by various mechanisms. Modern analgesics are divided into two main groups: narcotic and non-narcotic. Narcotic analgesics,Read More
Phenylpiracetam, also known as Phenotropil or Nootropil, Actitropil, and Carphedon , is a popular drug from the group of nootropics. This pharmacological component, based on the structure of piracetam, is widely used to improve cognitive functions and increase energy levels in humans. However, in addition to the positive effects, this drug can cause some sideRead More
Opioids are medications. Pharmacology of opioid analgesics Given the centuries-old history of the use of opium and its alkaloids, it was only in 1973 that the presence of membrane receptors called “opioids” in the central nervous system was experimentally proven. A little later, it was possible to detect in the body the first substance stimulatingRead More
Dissociative drugs (also called “dissociative anesthetics”) are a type of psychedelics that cause distorted sensory perception and isolation from the environment. These substances greatly distort the perception of vision and sound. People who use dissociatives are in a dream-like state. Everything that happens around you seems unreal and blurry, there is confusion, detachment from emotions,Read More
Anticholinergic, or cholinolytic, agents are substances that weaken, prevent or stop the interaction of acetylcholine with cholinergic receptors. By blocking cholinergic receptors, they act in the opposite way to acetylcholine. In accordance with the division of cholinergic receptors into m- and n-cholinergic receptors, cholinolytic substances are also divided into substances with a predominant m- orRead More
Synthetic cathinones are a subgroup of NSAIDs that can be considered as structural derivatives of cathinone, which is the main active ingredient of the cat plant. Thus, synthetic cathinones are β–ketophenethylamines, and methcathinone, for example, is also known as β-ketoamphetamine and has a stimulating effect similar to that of amphetamine. A number of synthetic cathinonesRead More
History Α-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone was developed by the German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim in the 1960s as a central nervous system stimulant.However, its illegal use as a recreational psychostimulant began about 10 years ago in the USA, Europe (Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden) and Japan. The substance is often sold under the guise of “bath salts”. InRead More
Cannabigerol (CBG) is a type of cannabigerolic acid, which is formed in the trichomes of cannabis inflorescences. At the end of the growing season, cannabigerols trigger the process of leaf rejection, after which the plant uses the released resources for flowering. Having completed their mission, the acid and its derivatives break down into three compounds:Read More
The Netherlands is taking a decisive step in the fight against drug trafficking. The Tweed Chamber (lower house of Parliament) voted to amend the Opium Law. This decision is aimed at ending the constant game of “cat and mouse” between law enforcement agencies and drug manufacturers. The innovations will automatically ban substances similar to alreadyRead More
Neuroleptics – drugs for the treatment of mental disorders Neuroleptics are representatives of a large class of psychotropic drugs. The latter have a selective effect on the human psyche, i.e. on his thinking and emotions. Neuroleptics, in turn, slow down the neuropsychic processes and calm a person. However, if these antipsychotic drugs are prescribed toRead More
