Drug Name:LSD
Drug Class:Hallucinogen
Mechanism of Action:Agonist of serotonin receptors in the brain
Use:
  • Treatment of anxiety and depression in terminally ill patients
  • Recreational use for its hallucinogenic effects
Side Effects:
  • Hallucinations
  • Altered perception of time and space
  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Panic attacks
Contraindications:
  • History of mental illness
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Use of certain medications, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction medicine
  • Emergency medicine