Ethcathinone

Ethcathinone (also called Ethylpropion, N-ethylcathinone and 2-ethylaminopropiophenone), is a stimulant drug. It is an active metabolite of diethylcathinone and has a stimulant effect on the CNS.

Pharmacology
Ethcathinone is a methylphenidate-like DA/NE reuptake inhibitor (Rothman 2005). Its mechanism of action is similar to other appetite suppressants such as sibutramine, phentermine and dextroamphetamine. Chemically, it is the N-ethyl homologue of cathinone and dimethylcathinone.

Side effects

 * Severe
 * Insomnia
 * Pulmonary hypertension
 * Stroke
 * Psychosis


 * Cardiovascular
 * Tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmia, chest pain


 * Ear, nose, and throat
 * Xerostomia, metallic taste


 * Endocrine
 * Changes in libido, gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities


 * Eye
 * Blurred vision


 * Gastrointestinal
 * Nausea/vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramps


 * Hematological
 * Bone marrow depression, agranulocytosis, leukopenia


 * Neurological
 * Tremor


 * Psychological
 * Euphoria, agitation, nervousness, restlessness, dizziness, anxiety, headache, mental depression, seizures


 * Skin
 * Rash, hives, alopecia, ecchymosis


 * Urogenital and reproductive
 * Changes in libido, impotence