| Drug Name: | Methadrone |
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| Drug Class: | Synthetic cathinone |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Acts as a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, and also releases serotonin |
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| Use: | - Recreational drug use
- Stimulant
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| Side Effects: | - Increased heart rate
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Death
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| Contraindications: | - Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease
- Seizure disorders
- Psychiatric disorders
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| Specialty: | - Emergency medicine
- Toxicology
- Psychiatry
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