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[[File:Piperidine.svg|thumb|130px|right|Molecular structure of a ''piperidine'' ring]] | |||
'''Substituted piperidines''' refers to a class of compounds which can produce [[stimulant]], [[pain relief|analgesic]] or [[dissociative]] effects. | |||
==Chemistry== | |||
Piperidine is an organic, heterocyclic compound consisting of a six-membered ring containing one amine (nitrogen) constituent. Its ring is fully saturated, and contains no double bonds. Piperidine is a staple component for the synthesis of complex drugs and chemicals. | |||
Hydrogen atoms around the structure can be substituted for other functional groups to produce drugs of varying potency, affinity, efficacy and half-life. | |||
===Derivatives=== | |||
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==Pharmacology== | |||
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Piperidines include compounds which can produce a variety of pharmacological effects. Many have been demonstrated to interact with [[Glutamate#The glutamate system|NMDA receptors]] and inhibit re-uptake of [[dopamine]] and [[norepinephrine]]. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Responsible use]] | |||
*[[Glutamate]] | |||
*[[Dopamine]] | |||
*[[Serotonin]] | |||
==References== | |||
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