Drug reference
methaqualone
GABA agonist · Hypnotic
GABA agonistHypnotic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Methaqualone acts as a GABA agonist.
Indications
HypnoticSedativeAnxiolytic
Contraindications
- Combined with other CNS depressants
Side effects
Serious
- Increased fatality when combined with other CNS depressants
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10