Methafurylene

Methafurylene is a sedative and hypnotic drug that was developed in the 1950s. It is a member of the quinazolinone class of drugs and has similar effects to other drugs in this class such as methaqualone and methylmethaqualone. Methafurylene was never widely used and is now virtually unheard of.

Pharmacology

Methafurylene acts as a GABA_A receptor agonist, similar to other drugs in its class. It has sedative and hypnotic effects, and can cause physical dependence and addiction if used for extended periods of time.

History

Methafurylene was first synthesized in the 1950s, around the same time as other quinazolinone drugs such as methaqualone. However, it was never widely used and is now virtually unheard of.

Side effects

The side effects of methafurylene are similar to those of other sedative-hypnotic drugs, and can include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. In severe cases, it can cause respiratory depression and coma.

See also

• Methaqualone
• Methylmethaqualone
• Quinazolinone

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