meth·a·qua·lone (m th  -kw  l n)n. A potentially habit-forming drug used as a sedative and hypnotic. |
methaqualone [meth″ah-qua´lōn]
a nonbarbiturate compound formerly used as a sedative and hypnotic; now found only as a drug of abuse. See drug abuse.
methaqualone
a nonbarbiturate hypnotic similar to barbiturates in its effects.
methaqualone
Quaalude, 'ludes' Substance abuse An addictive Schedule II hypnotic-sedative quinazolone with barbiturate-like effects; methaqualone was a popular drug of abuse and linked to physical or psychologic dependence
Clinical Delirium, headache, nausea, pyramidal signs, convulsions, renal and cardiac failure; rarely, aplastic anemia Route Oral, injected, sniffed, smoked Used for Anxiety, tension Management Hemoperfusion. See Controlled drug substance.
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