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Rauwolscine

Common Name: Isuyohimbine

Medicinal Chemistry

Molecular Weight 354.45
Molecular Formula C21H26N2O3
IUPAC Name
Methyl (15alpha,20alpha)-17-hydroxyyohimban-16-carboxylate

Pharmacognosy

Biological Source

Rauwolfia serpentina

Active Constituents

Rauwolscine

Pharmacology & Synthesis

Mechanism of Action

Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist (diastereomer of yohimbine).

Pharmacokinetics (ADME)

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

Pharmacodynamics

Increases sympathetic outflow, mild CNS stimulant.

Synthesis Pathway

Derived from tryptamine and secologanin.

Safety, Warnings & Interactions

Adverse Effects

Anxiety, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure.

Contraindications

Severe cardiovascular disease, renal failure.

Drug Interactions

Antihypertensives (antagonism).

Pharmaceutics & Compendia

Dosage Forms Extracts
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