3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic amphetamine derivative typically used for recreational purposes. The participation of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 in the oxidative metabolism of MDMA may suggest an increased risk of acute toxicity in CYP2D6 poor metabolisers. This study was aimed at assessing the contribution of CYP2D6 to MDMA disposition in vivo using paroxetine as a...
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "ecstasy") is increasingly used by young people for its euphoric and empathic effects. MDMA presents non-linear pharmacokinetics, probably by inhibition of cytochrome P450 isoform 2D6. Users are known to often take more than one dose per session. This practice could have serious implications for the toxicity of MDMA. To evaluate the pharmacological...
Objetivo: recopilar y analizar la información sobre los efectos de la MDMA obtenida en estudios controlados en humanos. Método: la mayoría de ensayos analizados han sido de diseño enmascarado a doble ciego, cruzados, con asignación aleatoria a la secuencia de tratamientos, y controlados con placebo y/o fármaco patrón. Resultados: además del incremento de la presión y frecuencia cardíaca, la...