Yohimbine is a 3a-15a-20(beta)-17a- hydroxy Yohimbine-16a-carboxylic acid methyl ester. The alkaloid is found in Rubaceae and related trees and is also found in Rauwolfia Serpentina (L) Benth.

Yohimbine is an indolalkylamine alkaloid with chemical similarity to reserpine. It is a crystalline powder, odorless. Each compressed caplet contains 5.4 mg (1/12 gr.) of Yohimbine Hydrochloride.

Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
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