Yohimbine hydrochloride

Chemical properties

white to slightly yellow powder, slightly fragrant, slightly bitter taste, easily soluble in chloroform, soluble in methanol, ethanol, slightly soluble in water.

The Uses of Yohimbine hydrochloride

Yohimbine hydrochloride is an Indole alkaloid with α2-adrenergic blocking activity. It is an alpha adrenergic blocker, mydriatic, antidepressant that used in the treatment of neurological disorders and erectile dysfunction.

The Uses of Yohimbine hydrochloride

Yohimbine hydrochloride is an α2-adrenergic receptor antagonist. It blocks the central α2-adrenegic receptors in the brain, thus preventing and reducing the effects of xylazine, an α2-adrenergic agonist. The sedative effects and respiratory depression that accompany xylazine administration are both antagonized and reversed by yohimbine. Yohimbine hydrochloride also produces an antidiuretic effect, and increases heart rate and blood pressure.

What are the applications of Application

Yohimbine hydrochloride is an α2-adrenoceptor antagonist

General Description

Yohimbine hydrochloride is an indole alkaloid derived from the tree bark. It is an antagonist of α2-adrenergic receptors in the brain, reducing the effects of xylazine, which is an α2-adrenergic agonis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Yohimbine is derived from the Coryanthe yohimbe tree cortex. It is an alkaloid. Yohimbine hydrochloride is an α2-adrenergic receptor antagonist. It blocks the central α2-adrenergic receptors in the brain, thus preventing and reducing the effects of xylazine, an α2-adrenergic agonist. The sedative effects and respiratory depression that accompany xylazine administration are both antagonized and reversed by yohimbine. Yohimbine hydrochloride also produces an antidiuretic effect, and increases heart rate and blood pressure. It is useful in treating erectile dysfunction and promotes sexual functioning.

Veterinary Drugs and Treatments

Yohimbine is indicated to reverse the effects of xylazine in dogs, but it is being used clinically in several other species as well.
Yohimbine may be efficacious in reversing some of the toxic effects associated with other agents (e.g., amitraz) and can be used prophylactically before amitraz dips.

storage

Store at RT