Drug reference
ayahuasca
Hallucinogen
Hallucinogen
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Mechanism
Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic brew whose main ingredients are DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine) and a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
Side effects
Common
Severe vomiting
Other Unclassified drugs
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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team