Effects of a -blocker on the cardiovascular response to MDMA (Ecstasy)
C.m. Hysek, Franz X. Vollenweider, Matthias E. Liechti
Emergency Medicine Journal April 8, 2010 DOI: 10.1136/emj.2009.079905 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBeta-blockers may prevent MDMA-induced increases in heart rate but do not prevent hypertensive effects or other adverse effects of MDMA.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Preprint Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Beta-blockers MDMA |
| Topics | MDMA |
| Keywords | Pindolol Heart rate Anesthesia |
| Citations | 50 |
| Key finding | Beta-blockers may prevent increases in heart rate but not hypertensive and adverse effects of MDMA. |
Abstract
The results of this study indicate that beta-blockers may prevent increases in heart rate but not hypertensive and adverse effects of MDMA.