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MDA

3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine

Lethal interactions

Specific substances

  • Tramadollethal

By drug class

  • MAOIslethal2 mechanismsconfidence high

Dangerous interactions

33 dangerous interactions recorded for this substance.

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Contraindications

Cardiovascular

  • hypertensionabsolute

    Uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension. MDA produces direct alpha-1 adrenoceptor-mediated vasoconstriction and the strongest pressor response among methylenedioxy amphetamines.

  • structural heart diseaseabsolute

    Structural cardiac abnormalities including valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart defects.

Psychiatric

  • psychotic disordersabsolute

    Personal or family history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or other primary psychotic disorders.

  • bipolar disorderabsolute

    Bipolar disorder type I or type II. Dual risk of manic switching and psychotic decompensation.

Hepatic

  • hepatic impairmentrelative

    Significant hepatic impairment or liver disease.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

  • pregnancy and breastfeedingabsolute

    Pregnancy and breastfeeding. No reproductive toxicity data specific to MDA exist.

Other

  • concurrent MAOI useabsolute

    Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors including phenelzine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide, and ayahuasca.

  • concurrent tramadol useabsolute

    Concurrent tramadol or other serotonergic opioid use. Mechanistic basis for lethal serotonin toxicity established.

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