Methaqualone
Methaqualone
Methaqualone (pronounced: me-tha-kwa-lone), also known as Quaaludes in the United States and Mandrax in the UK and South Africa, is a sedative and hypnotic medication. It was popular in the 1960s and 1970s as a "party drug". The term Methaqualone is derived from the chemical name 2-methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl)-4(3H)-quinazolinone.
Uses
Methaqualone is a central nervous system depressant that acts as a sedative and hypnotic. Its effects include drowsiness, and reduced heart rate and respiration. Methaqualone was often used recreationally in the 1960s and 1970s, and was known as "ludes" or "sopers" in the U.S. and "mandies" or "mandrax" in the UK.
Side Effects
Side effects of Methaqualone can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sweating. Overdose can lead to nervous system shutdown, coma, and death.
History
Methaqualone was first synthesized in India in 1951 by Indra Kishore Kacker and Syed Husain Zaheer. It was introduced into America in the 1960s by William H. Rorer Inc., a pharmaceutical company.
Legal Status
Methaqualone is a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. It is also a Class B drug in the UK.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methaqualone
- Wikipedia's article - Methaqualone
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