What is "aminorex"

n. An anorectic stimulant drug of the 2-amino-5-aryl oxazoline class.

Aminorex (Menocil, Apiquel, aminoxaphen, aminoxafen, McN-742) is a weight loss ( anorectic) stimulant drug. It was withdrawn from the market after it was found to cause pulmonary hypertension. In the U.S., it is an illegal Schedule I drug, with no medical use and poor safety profile.

Aminorex, in the 2- amino-5- aryl oxazoline class, was developed by McNeil in 1962. It is closely related to 4-methylaminorex. Aminorex has been shown to have locomotor stimulant effects, lying midway between dextroamphetamine and methamphetamine. Aminorex effects have been attributed to the release of catecholamines.