MDA

methylenedioxyamphetamine

 (MDA) [meth″il-di-ok″se-am-fet´ah-mēn]

a hallucinogenic compound chemically related to amphetamine and mescaline; it is widely abused and causes dependence.

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MDA

A phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive agent, used primarily as a recreational drug but also to facilitate transcendence, meditation, psychedelic psychotherap and psychonautics. There are no medical indications for MDA.

Adverse effects
Cardiovascular and CNS stimulation; acute effects include agitation, sweating, hypertension, tachycardia, hyperthermia, convulsions, death.

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MDA

1. Mento-dextra anterior–obstetrics.

2. Methydopamine.

3. 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. See Ecstasy.

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