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yohimbine
(yo-him’-been hye’-droe-klor’-ide)
Brand Name(s): Actibine, Aphrodyne, Dayto-Himbin, Yocon, Yohimbe, Yohimex, Yovital
Mechanism of Action: An herb that produces genital blood vessel dilation, improves nerve impulse transmission to genital area. Increases penile blood flow, central sympathetic excitation impulses to genital tissues. Therapeutic Effect: Improves sexual vigor, affects impotence.
Pharmacokinetics: Rapidly absorbed. Extensive metabolism in liver and kidneys. Minimal excretion in urine as unchanged drug. Half-life: 36 min.

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