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Revision as of 01:55, 10 March 2007

Levomethamphetamine
File:S-enantiomer-meth.png
Clinical data
Routes of
administration
Nasal Inhalation
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
Pharmacokinetic data
MetabolismHepatic
ExcretionRenal
Identifiers
  • (R)-N-methyl-1-phenyl-propan-2-amine
CAS Number
PubChem CID
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.046.974 Edit this at Wikidata
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC10H15N
Molar mass149.2 g·mol−1

Levmetamfetamine (other names: l-desoxyephedrine, l-methamphetamine, levo-methamphetamine) is the l- stereoisomer of methamphetamine, a sympathomimetic vasoconstrictor which may be used in over-the-counter nasal decongestants. The common brand-name for levmetamfetamine in the U.S. is the Vicks Inhaler. The name was converted to levmetamfetamine, from levo-methamphetamine to lower the risks of abuse of this chemical. Although sometimes called levo-desoxyephedrine, ephedrine is also well known, both as a stimulant and as a precursor to methamphetamine and methcathinone.

L-methamphetamine alone can raise blood pressure and cause the heart to beat rapidly due to its effects mimicking the sympathetic nervous system, but is not thought to be nearly as addictive or centrally active as the d- isomer of methamphetamine. Its common side effects include muscle tremors and stomach cramps. Furthermore, by ingesting the cotton contents inside the inhaler, one also ingests menthol and camphor, both analgesics lethal at high doses