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fenfluramine and Brain Disorders

fenfluramine has been researched along with Brain Disorders in 4 studies

Fenfluramine: A centrally active drug that apparently both blocks serotonin uptake and provokes transport-mediated serotonin release.
fenfluramine : A secondary amino compound that is 1-phenyl-propan-2-amine in which one of the meta-hydrogens is substituted by trifluoromethyl, and one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by an ethyl group. It binds to the serotonin reuptake pump, causing inhbition of serotonin uptake and release of serotonin. The resulting increased levels of serotonin lead to greater serotonin receptor activation which in turn lead to enhancement of serotoninergic transmission in the centres of feeding behavior located in the hypothalamus. This suppresses the appetite for carbohydrates. Fenfluramine was used as the hydrochloride for treatment of diabetes and obesity. It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (75.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Martin, P1
Reeder, T1
Sourbron, J1
de Witte, PAM1
Gammaitoni, AR1
Galer, BS1
Santucci, A1
Aguglia, F1
Federico, M1
De Mattia, G1
Harvey, JA1
McMaster, SE1
Fuller, RW1
Sjöholm, B1
Sjöholm, M1

Reviews

1 review available for fenfluramine and Brain Disorders

ArticleYear
An Emerging Role for Sigma-1 Receptors in the Treatment of Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2021, Aug-05, Volume: 22, Issue:16

    Topics: Animals; Anticonvulsants; Brain Diseases; Epileptic Syndromes; Fenfluramine; Humans; Receptors, sigm

2021

Other Studies

3 other studies available for fenfluramine and Brain Disorders

ArticleYear
[Neuroendocrine syndromes with toxoplasmic origin: clinical and therapeutic considerations].
    La Clinica terapeutica, 1980, Jul-15, Volume: 94, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Brain Diseases; Child; Chloroquine; Female; Fenfluramine; Humans; Pyrimethamine; Sulfamethoxy

1980
Comparison between the neurotoxic and serotonin-depleting effects of various halogenated derivatives of amphetamine in the rat.
    The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 1977, Volume: 202, Issue:3

    Topics: Amphetamines; Animals; Brain; Brain Diseases; Fenfluramine; Histocytochemistry; Male; Neurons; Pheny

1977
Adverse effects of fenfluramine.
    Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 1988, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Autistic Disorder; Brain Diseases; Child; Fenfluramine; Humans

1988