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n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Hyponatremia

n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine has been researched along with Hyponatremia in 47 studies

N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine: An N-substituted amphetamine analog. It is a widely abused drug classified as a hallucinogen and causes marked, long-lasting changes in brain serotonergic systems. It is commonly referred to as MDMA or ecstasy.
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine : A member of the class of benzodioxoles that is 1,3-benzodioxole substituted by a 2-(methylamino)propyl group at position 5.

Hyponatremia: Deficiency of sodium in the blood; salt depletion. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Clinically important toxic effects have been reported, including fatalities."2.43Acute toxic effects of 'Ecstasy' (MDMA) and related compounds: overview of pathophysiology and clinical management. ( Hall, AP; Henry, JA, 2006)
" A mistaken belief that it is a safe drug of low toxicity and a long duration of action has led to its widespread popularity among teenagers and young adults in recent years."2.43[Ecstasy toxicity]. ( Reingardiene, D, 2006)
" However, reports of adverse effects and fatalities have increased in the medical and popular press."2.41Agony and ecstasy: a review of MDMA effects and toxicity. ( Burgess, C; Gill, M; O'Donohoe, A, 2000)
"The management of hyperthermia is of particular importance, as time to correction, particularly at temperatures greater than 106 °F, is directly associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality."1.62Sympathomimetic-Induced Hyperthermia and Hyponatremia: A Simulation Case for Emergency Medicine Residents. ( Black, E; Sergel, M; Winfield, A, 2021)
"Hyponatremia was defined as a measured serum sodium level less than 130 mmol/L."1.34Patterns of ecstasy-associated hyponatremia in California. ( Blanc, P; Olson, KR; Rosenson, J; Smollin, C; Sporer, KA, 2007)
"Her hyponatremia was slowly corrected."1.32Transient proximal tubular renal injury following Ecstasy ingestion. ( Dharnidharka, VR; Kwon, C; Zaritsky, A, 2003)
"Hyponatremia is also reported, and its manifestations are frequently delayed several hours after the drug is ingested."1.31The "ecstasy" hangover: hyponatremia due to 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. ( Hoffman, RS; Nelson, LS; Traub, SJ, 2002)
"A patient presented to our unit with seizures and profound hyponatraemia after ingestion of a single tablet of ecstasy."1.30Hyponatraemia and seizures after ecstasy use. ( Alexander, WD; Banerjee, AK; Holmes, SB, 1999)

Research

Studies (47)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's12 (25.53)18.2507
2000's20 (42.55)29.6817
2010's13 (27.66)24.3611
2020's2 (4.26)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Faria, AC1
Carmo, H1
Carvalho, F1
Silva, JP1
Bastos, ML1
Dias da Silva, D1
Winfield, A1
Black, E1
Sergel, M1
Armitage, MC1
Bryant, RJ1
Page, CB1
Salathe, C1
Blanc, AL1
Tagan, D1
van Dijken, GD1
Blom, RE1
Hené, RJ1
Boer, WH1
Moritz, ML1
Kalantar-Zadeh, K2
Ayus, JC1
Zieg, J1
Ligtenberg, JJ1
Olgers, TJ1
van de Meeberg, EK1
ter Maaten, JC1
Kazory, A2
Baumann, S1
Becher, T1
Frambach, D1
Wenz, H1
Kirschning, T1
Borggrefe, M1
Rapp, S1
Akin, I1
Campbell, GA1
Rosner, MH1
Niemeijer, ND1
van Guldener, C1
van Wijngaarden, P1
Ghatol, A1
Aramendi, I1
Manzanares, W1
Claffey, C1
Aitchison, KJ1
Tsapakis, EM1
Huezo-Diaz, P1
Kerwin, RW1
Forsling, ML1
Wolff, K2
Aitchison, K1
Traub, SJ1
Hoffman, RS1
Nelson, LS1
Sue, YM1
Lee, YL1
Huang, JJ1
Kwon, C1
Zaritsky, A1
Dharnidharka, VR1
Budisavljevic, MN1
Stewart, L1
Sahn, SA1
Ploth, DW1
Brvar, M1
Kozelj, G1
Osredkar, J1
Mozina, M1
Gricar, M1
Bunc, M1
Campbell, S1
Qureshi, T1
Morán Chorro, I1
Marruecos Sant, L1
Delgado Martín, MO1
Hoorn, EJ1
Halperin, ML2
Zietse, R1
Rukskul, P1
Hall, AP2
Henry, JA5
Reingardiene, D1
Nguyen, MK1
Chang, R1
Kurtz, I1
Rosenson, J1
Smollin, C1
Sporer, KA1
Blanc, P1
Olson, KR1
Maxwell, DL1
Polkey, MI1
Kessel, B1
Wilkins, B1
Box, SA1
Prescott, LF1
Freestone, S1
Parr, MJ2
Low, HM1
Botterill, P1
Nuvials, X1
Masclans, JR1
Peracaula, R1
de Latorre, FJ1
Watson, ID1
Serlin, M1
Moncur, P1
Tames, F1
Fallon, JK1
Kicman, AT1
Hutt, AJ1
Cowan, DA1
Forsling, M1
Ajaelo, I1
Koenig, K1
Snoey, E1
Holmes, SB1
Banerjee, AK1
Alexander, WD1
O'Connor, A1
Cluroe, A1
Couch, R1
Galler, L1
Lawrence, J1
Synek, B1
Burgess, C1
O'Donohoe, A1
Gill, M1
Balmelli, C1
Kupferschmidt, H1
Rentsch, K1
Schneemann, M1
Hartung, TK1
Schofield, E1
Short, AI1
Cherney, DZ1
Davids, MR1

Reviews

9 reviews available for n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Hyponatremia

ArticleYear
Drinking to death: Hyponatraemia induced by synthetic phenethylamines.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 2020, 07-01, Volume: 212

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alkaloids; Amphetamine; Drinking; Humans; Hyponatremia; Illicit Drugs; N-Methyl-3,

2020
Evaluation and management of hyponatraemia in children.
    Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992), 2014, Volume: 103, Issue:10

    Topics: Child; Exercise; Humans; Hyponatremia; Inappropriate ADH Syndrome; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphet

2014
The agony of ecstasy: MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) and the kidney.
    Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN, 2008, Volume: 3, Issue:6

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Kidney; Kidney Diseas

2008
Hyponatremia associated with 3,4-methylenedioxymethylamphetamine ("Ecstasy") abuse.
    The American journal of the medical sciences, 2003, Volume: 326, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Female; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; Sodium Chloride; S

2003
Diagnostic approach to a patient with hyponatraemia: traditional versus physiology-based options.
    QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 2005, Volume: 98, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Algorithms; Diuresis; Extracellular Fluid; Female; Human

2005
Acute toxic effects of 'Ecstasy' (MDMA) and related compounds: overview of pathophysiology and clinical management.
    British journal of anaesthesia, 2006, Volume: 96, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Death, Sudden; Fever; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Multiple Organ Failure

2006
[Ecstasy toxicity].
    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2006, Volume: 42, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Cardiovascular Diseases; Emergencies; Hallucinogens; Hospitalization

2006
Metabolic consequences of drug misuse.
    British journal of anaesthesia, 2000, Volume: 85, Issue:1

    Topics: Cocaine-Related Disorders; Delirium; Fever; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-me

2000
Agony and ecstasy: a review of MDMA effects and toxicity.
    European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists, 2000, Volume: 15, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Disease; Animals; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Chronic Disease; Fever; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponat

2000

Trials

1 trial available for n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Hyponatremia

ArticleYear
Low-dose MDMA ("ecstasy") induces vasopressin secretion.
    Lancet (London, England), 1998, Jun-13, Volume: 351, Issue:9118

    Topics: Adult; Arginine Vasopressin; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Male; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxya

1998

Other Studies

37 other studies available for n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Hyponatremia

ArticleYear
Sympathomimetic-Induced Hyperthermia and Hyponatremia: A Simulation Case for Emergency Medicine Residents.
    MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources, 2021, 01-29, Volume: 17

    Topics: Emergency Medicine; Humans; Hyperthermia; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; Symp

2021
Severe hyponatremia complicated by seizure following 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ingestion.
    Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA, 2018, Volume: 30, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Brain Diseases; Eating; Female; Fluid Therapy; Glasgow Coma Scale; Humans; Hyponatremia;

2018
SIADH and water intoxication related to ecstasy.
    BMJ case reports, 2018, Aug-29, Volume: 2018

    Topics: Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Hyponatremia; Inappropriate ADH Syndrome; N-Methyl-3,4-meth

2018
High incidence of mild hyponatraemia in females using ecstasy at a rave party.
    Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 2013, Volume: 28, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Biomarkers; Case-Control Studies; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hallucinogens; Hemog

2013
Ecstacy-associated hyponatremia: why are women at risk?
    Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 2013, Volume: 28, Issue:9

    Topics: Biomarkers; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Male; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamin

2013
Re: MDMA-associated cerebral edema resembling psychogenic polydipsia?
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2015, Volume: 48, Issue:1

    Topics: Brain Edema; Diuretics, Osmotic; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Mannitol; N-Methyl-3,4

2015
Osmoregulatory mechanisms differentiate MDMA-associated hyponatremia from psychogenic polydipsia.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2015, Volume: 48, Issue:1

    Topics: Diagnosis, Differential; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine

2015
[Hyponatremia-induced life-threatening cerebral edema after ecstasy use].
    Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin, 2016, Volume: 111, Issue:6

    Topics: Brain Edema; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; Sodium; Yo

2016
[Symptomatic hyponatremia after ecstasy use].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2009, Mar-21, Volume: 153, Issue:12

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Female; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine;

2009
Ecstasy-associated acute severe hyponatremia and cerebral edema: a role for osmotic diuresis?
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2012, Volume: 42, Issue:6

    Topics: Acute Disease; Brain Edema; Diuresis; Diuretics, Osmotic; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremi

2012
[Hyponatremic encephalopathy and brain death in Ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) intoxication].
    Medicina intensiva, 2010, Volume: 34, Issue:9

    Topics: Brain Death; Brain Diseases; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenediox

2010
A 26-year-old woman with sudden onset cerebral edema.
    Journal of emergency nursing, 2011, Volume: 37, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Brain Edema; Confusion; Diuretics, Osmotic; Emergency Treatment; Fatal Outcome

2011
Ecstasy (MDMA)-induced hyponatraemia is associated with genetic variants in CYP2D6 and COMT.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2012, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amino Acid Substitution; Biotransformation; Catechol O-Methyltransferase; Cohort

2012
Reply to 'MDMA can increase cortical levels by 800% in dance clubbers' Parrott et al.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2013, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Arginine Vasopressin; Catechol O-Methyltransferase; Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6; Female; Humans; Hydroco

2013
The "ecstasy" hangover: hyponatremia due to 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine.
    Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine, 2002, Volume: 79, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hypon

2002
Acute hyponatremia, seizure, and rhabdomyolysis after ecstasy use.
    Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology, 2002, Volume: 40, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Inappropriate ADH Syndrome; N-Methyl-3,4-methyle

2002
Transient proximal tubular renal injury following Ecstasy ingestion.
    Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany), 2003, Volume: 18, Issue:8

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Tubu

2003
Polydipsia as another mechanism of hyponatremia after 'ecstasy' (3,4 methyldioxymethamphetamine) ingestion.
    European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine, 2004, Volume: 11, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Combined Modality Therapy; Critical Care; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Follow-Up

2004
Taking Ecstasy... it's child's play!
    Paediatric anaesthesia, 2005, Volume: 15, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Critical Illness; Exanthema; Female; Hallucinogens; Hemodynamics; Humans; Hyponatre

2005
[Hyponatremia, cerebral edema and brain death in a MDMA acute intoxication].
    Medicina clinica, 2005, Feb-12, Volume: 124, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Brain Death; Brain Edema; Fatal Outcome; Female; Hallucinogens

2005
Ecstasy (MDMA) ingestion related with severe hyponatremia in patients with mild head injury.
    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 2005, Volume: 88, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Craniocerebral Trauma; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Male; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxy

2005
Fatal hyponatremia in a young woman after ecstasy ingestion.
    Nature clinical practice. Nephrology, 2006, Volume: 2, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Fatal Outcome; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphet

2006
Patterns of ecstasy-associated hyponatremia in California.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 2007, Volume: 49, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; California; Databases, Factual; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Male; N-Methyl-3

2007
Hyponatraemia and catatonic stupor after taking "ecstasy".
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1993, Nov-27, Volume: 307, Issue:6916

    Topics: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine; Adolescent; Catatonia; Designer Drugs; Female; Humans; Hyponatremia;

1993
Hyponatraemia after ingestion of ecstasy.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1994, Feb-05, Volume: 308, Issue:6925

    Topics: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine; Adult; Designer Drugs; Female; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-met

1994
Cerebral oedema after MDMA ("ecstasy") and unrestricted water intake. Hyponatraemia must be treated with low water input.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1996, Sep-14, Volume: 313, Issue:7058

    Topics: Brain Edema; Drinking; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine;

1996
Hyponatraemia at a rave.
    Postgraduate medical journal, 1997, Volume: 73, Issue:855

    Topics: Adult; Drinking Behavior; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyam

1997
Hyponatraemia and death after "ecstasy" ingestion.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1997, Feb-03, Volume: 166, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Brain Death; Brain Edema; Drug Overdose; Fatal Outcome; Female; Glasgow Coma Scale; Hall

1997
Hyponatraemic coma after ecstasy ingestion.
    Intensive care medicine, 1997, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Coma; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine

1997
Acute hyponatraemia.
    Postgraduate medical journal, 1997, Volume: 73, Issue:861

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Hyponatremia; Illicit Drugs; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine

1997
Hyponatraemia, water intoxication and 'ecstasy'.
    Intensive care medicine, 1997, Volume: 23, Issue:12

    Topics: Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; Vasopressins; Water Int

1997
Severe hyponatremia and inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion following ecstasy use.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 1998, Volume: 5, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Emergencies; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Inappropriate ADH Syndrome; N-Methy

1998
Hyponatraemia and seizures after ecstasy use.
    Postgraduate medical journal, 1999, Volume: 75, Issue:879

    Topics: Adult; Furosemide; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Male; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine

1999
Death from hyponatraemia-induced cerebral oedema associated with MDMA ("Ecstasy") use.
    The New Zealand medical journal, 1999, Jul-09, Volume: 112, Issue:1091

    Topics: Adult; Brain Edema; Drug Overdose; Fatal Outcome; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; N-Met

1999
[Fatal brain edema after ingestion of ecstasy and benzylpiperazine].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2001, Jul-13, Volume: 126, Issue:28-29

    Topics: Adult; Brain Edema; Fatal Outcome; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatremia; Illicit Drugs; N-Met

2001
Hyponatraemic states following 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, 'ecstasy') ingestion.
    QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 2002, Volume: 95, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Drinking; Female; Hallucinogens;

2002
Acute hyponatraemia and 'ecstasy': insights from a quantitative and integrative analysis.
    QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 2002, Volume: 95, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Digestive System Physiological Phenomena; Drinking; Female; Hallucinogens; Humans; Hyponatrem

2002