Norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent

A norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent (NDRA) is a type of drug which induces the release of norepinephrine (and epinephrine) and dopamine in the body and/or brain.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Further information: norepinephrine releasing agent and dopamine releasing agent

Amphetamine, the prototypical NDRA.

Examples of NDRAs include phenethylamine, tyramine, amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, levoamphetamine, methamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, 4-fluoroamphetamine, cathine, cathinone, methcathinone, phentermine, phenmetrazine, aminorex, and benzylpiperazine.^[1][2][5][3]

NDRAs have psychostimulant effects and are used to treat medical conditions like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), binge eating disorder, obesity, narcolepsy, and for other indications.^[3][1][2] They are also used to increase motivation^[6][7] and to enhance performance.^[8][9][10]

A closely related type of drug is a norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), for instance bupropion, methylphenidate, and nomifensine.^[11][12]

See also

• Monoamine releasing agent
• Dopamine releasing agent
• Norepinephrine releasing agent
• Serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent

References

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