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Lobeline

Common Name: Indian tobacco Brands: Bantron (historical)

Medicinal Chemistry

Molecular Weight 337.46
Molecular Formula C22H27NO2
IUPAC Name
2-[6-(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)-1-methylpiperidin-2-yl]-1-phenylethanone

Pharmacognosy

Biological Source

Lobelia inflata

Active Constituents

Lobeline

Pharmacology & Synthesis

Mechanism of Action

Partial agonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Pharmacokinetics (ADME)

A: Well absorbed.
D: Crosses BBB.
M: Hepatic.
E: Renal.

Pharmacodynamics

Stimulates respiratory center; produces mixed sympathetic/parasympathetic effects.

Synthesis Pathway

Biosynthesized from lysine and phenylalanine derivatives.

Safety, Warnings & Interactions

Adverse Effects

Nausea, vomiting, tremors, tachycardia, convulsions.

Contraindications

Cardiovascular disease, peptic ulcer.

Drug Interactions

Nicotine (additive toxicity).

Pharmaceutics & Compendia

Dosage Forms Tablets, Injections
Official Compendia USP (historical)
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