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fenfluramine and Heroin Abuse

fenfluramine has been researched along with Heroin Abuse in 6 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 It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Twelve heroin-dependent subjects with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) (group A), 18 heroin-dependent subjects without other Axis I and II pathologies (group B) were included among abstinent substance abusers."1.32Neuroendocrine correlates of antisocial personality disorder in abstinent heroin-dependent subjects. ( Brambilla, F; Bussandri, M; Caccavari, R; Delsignore, R; Gerra, G; Moi, G; Zaimovic, A, 2003)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (16.67)18.7374
1990's3 (50.00)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gerra, G4
Zaimovic, A4
Moi, G1
Bussandri, M1
Delsignore, R4
Caccavari, R3
Brambilla, F3
Higgins, GA1
Wang, Y1
Sellers, EM1
Fertonani, G2
Tagliavini, P1
Maestri, D1
Avanzini, P2
Rota-Graziosi, I1
Lucchini, A1
Zambelli, U1
Baroni, MC1
Laviola, G1
Macchia, T1
Levin, A1

Trials

1 trial available for fenfluramine and Heroin Abuse

ArticleYear
Hostility in heroin abusers subtypes: fluoxetine and naltrexone treatment.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 1995, Volume: 19, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Fenfluramine; Fluoxetine; Heroin Depend

1995

Other Studies

5 other studies available for fenfluramine and Heroin Abuse

ArticleYear
Neuroendocrine correlates of antisocial personality disorder in abstinent heroin-dependent subjects.
    Addiction biology, 2003, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adult; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Brain; Bromocriptine; Case-Contro

2003
Preliminary findings with the indirect 5-HT agonist dexfenfluramine on heroin discrimination and self-administration in rats.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1993, Volume: 45, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Discrimination Learning; Discrimination, Psychological; Fenfluramine; Generalization, Stimu

1993
Serotonin function in detoxified heroin abusers: prolactin and cortisol responses to fenfluramine challenge.
    Psychiatry research, 1995, Sep-29, Volume: 58, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Depressive Disorder; Fenfluramine; Heroin Depend

1995
Neuroendocrine correlates of depression in abstinent heroin-dependent subjects.
    Psychiatry research, 2000, Nov-20, Volume: 96, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Biomarkers; Brain; Bromocriptine; Case-Contr

2000
Drug-taking patterns in the National Service.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1973, Mar-10, Volume: 47, Issue:10

    Topics: Cannabis; Fenfluramine; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Lysergic Acid Diethylamide; Military Medicine; So

1973