The anti-addictive drug ibogaine modulates voltage-gated ion channels and may trigger cardiac arrhythmias
BMC Pharmacology September 5, 2011 Michael Kovar, Xaver Koenig, Ágnes K. Mike et al. 5 citations
Background Ibogaine is an alkaloid derived from the African shrub Tabernanthe iboga. Psychoactive properties of ibogaine have been known for decades, but more recently the drug has received much attention because of its promising “anti-addictive” actions. Thus, ibogaine and its derivatives are being studied as potential treatment for opioid and stimulant abuse, as well as for alcoholism and...
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2210-11-s2-a1 (opens in new tab)
Addiction
Stimulant
Pharmacology
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