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25N-NBOMe

4-nitro-2,5-dimethoxy-N-(2-methoxybenzyl)phenethylamine

Lethal interactions

By drug class

  • MAOIslethal2 mechanismsconfidence high

Dangerous interactions

18 dangerous interactions recorded for this substance.

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Contraindications

Cardiovascular

  • Cardiovascular diseaseabsolute

    Hypertension, Arrhythmia, Prior cardiac events, Long QT syndrome, Heart failure

    Tachycardia, hypertension, and possible QT prolongation from sympathomimetic and serotonergic activation create risk of acute cardiovascular decompensation in susceptible individuals. QT prolongation documented in rat ECG studies for 25D-NBOMe and 25C-NBOMe.

  • Stimulant useabsolute

    Concurrent cocaine use, Concurrent amphetamine use

    Co-administration of stimulants with 25N-NBOMe produces additive sympathomimetic effects — tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia, and vasoconstriction — risking hypertensive crisis, cardiac arrhythmia, and seizures. Cocaine listed as 'dangerous' in seed interaction data.

Neurological

  • Seizure disorderabsolute

    Epilepsy, Lowered seizure threshold

    Seizures are a documented feature of severe NBOMe intoxication across the class. Individuals with pre-existing seizure disorders face compounded risk from 25N-NBOMe's seizure-threshold-reducing properties.

Psychiatric

  • Psychotic spectrum disordersabsolute

    Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder

    Potent 5-HT₂A agonism carries established risk of psychosis precipitation in individuals with psychotic spectrum disorders. The NBOMe class's steep dose-response and prominent anxiogenic profile further elevate this risk.

  • Bipolar disorderabsolute

    Bipolar I, Bipolar II

    Potent serotonergic psychedelics carry risk of precipitating manic episodes and destabilizing mood in individuals with bipolar disorder.

Metabolic

  • CYP2C9/CYP2C19 inhibitorsrelative

    Fluconazole, Fluvoxamine, Omeprazole

    CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 mediate O-demethylation of NBOMe compounds (Caspar et al. 2015, 25I-NBOMe). Inhibitors of these enzymes could reduce metabolic clearance of 25N-NBOMe, increasing plasma concentrations and elevating toxicity risk. No formal drug–drug interaction study has been conducted.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

  • Pregnancyabsolute

    Pregnancy, Breastfeeding

    No data on reproductive or developmental toxicity for 25N-NBOMe or any NBOMe compound. Precautionary absolute contraindication based on the compound's potent serotonergic and sympathomimetic pharmacological activity.

Other

  • MAOI useabsolute

    Concurrent MAOI therapy, Recent MAOI use within washout period

    MAOIs prevent serotonin degradation; co-administration with a potent 5-HT₂A full agonist dramatically increases serotonin syndrome risk. Serotonin syndrome documented for NBOMe compounds in systematic review (Schifano et al. 2021).

  • SSRI/SNRI userelative

    Concurrent SSRI therapy, Concurrent SNRI therapy

    Co-administration with serotonergic antidepressants elevates serotonin syndrome risk. SSRIs may also attenuate psychedelic effects via 5-HT₂A receptor occupancy, leading to unpredictable dosing and potential compensatory redosing.

  • Tramadol useabsolute

    Concurrent tramadol use

    Tramadol's serotonergic activity (5-HT and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition) compounds serotonin syndrome risk when combined with a potent 5-HT₂A agonist. Tramadol also lowers seizure threshold, compounding the intrinsic seizure risk of the NBOMe class.

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