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Designer Drugs

Medical Definition:	Drugs designed and synthesized, often for illegal street use, by modification of existing drug structures (e.g., amphetamines). Of special interest are MPTP (a reverse ester of meperidine), MDA (3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine), and MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine). Many drugs act on the aminergic system, the physiologically active biogenic amines.
Guide Notes:	D25-26 qualif; coord IM with specific drug or chemical (IM); do not confuse with DRUG DESIGN
Previously Indexed:	Chemistry, Pharmaceutical (1984-1988),Street Drugs (1985-1988)

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