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methaqualone
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meth·a·qua·lone (mth-kwln)
n.
A potentially habit-forming drug used as a sedative and hypnotic.
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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