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Vocamine (voacamine)

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Vocamine (generic name: voacamine) is a drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Vocamine is thought to work by interacting with specific biological pathways, but the exact mechanism is unknown.

Voacamine is a naturally occurring small molecule dimeric indole alkaloid found in plants such as Voacanga africana and Tabernaemontana divaricata. It is approved for use as an antimalarial drug in several African countries and has been shown to exhibit cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonistic activity.

At a glance

Generic namevoacamine
Therapeutic areaOther
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like a city with many different roads and intersections. Vocamine is like a small car that drives along those roads, interacting with the cells in a specific way to produce a desired effect. However, the exact route it takes and how it interacts with the cells is still a mystery.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about Vocamine

What is Vocamine?

Vocamine (voacamine) is a pharmaceutical drug.

How does Vocamine work?

Vocamine is thought to work by interacting with specific biological pathways, but the exact mechanism is unknown.

What is the generic name of Vocamine?

voacamine is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Vocamine.

What development phase is Vocamine in?

Vocamine is in unknown.

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