Methedrone

• Methoxyphedrine

Methedrone is a synthetic cathinones. Limited information is available on the effects of synthetic cathinones. Methedrone is structurally similar to mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone), which is derived from methcathinone, which in turn may be derived from cathinone, one of the active ingredients in khat (Catha edulis Forsk), or synthesised from pseudoephedrine. Synthetic cathinones are usually snorted/sniffed, and/or taken orally or in solution, but may also be taken intravenously.

Cathinones may cause euphoria, increase alertness, intensify emotions and boost self-esteem. In addition tremor, sweating, dilated pupils, agitation, confusion, headache, anxiety, vomiting, abdominal pain, seizures, hallucinations or delusions. Chest pain, palpitations, dyspnoea, systemic hypotension or hypertension may occur. Narrow-complex tachycardias are common; ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation may occur. Hyperpyrexia may be severe. Metabolic acidosis may also occur.