Definition of Methaqualone

1. Noun. Sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse.

Exact synonyms: Quaalude
Generic synonyms: Sedative-hypnotic, Sedative-hypnotic Drug
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Methaqualone

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) A sedative drug that has effects similar to barbiturates. Also used recreationally. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Methaqualone

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Medical Definition of Methaqualone

1. A quinazoline derivative with hypnotic and sedative properties. It has been withdrawn from the market in many countries because of problems with abuse. Pharmacological action: sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: 4(3H)-Quinazolinone, 2-methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Methaqualone

methanols
methanolysis
methanomicrobiaceae
methanomicrobiales
methanosarcina
methanosarcina barkeri
methanosarcinaceae
methanosarcinales
methanospirillum
methanotroph
methanotrophic
methanotrophs
methanotrophy
methantheline bromide
methapyrilene
methaqualone (current term)
methaqualones
metharbital
methargen
methasone
methazolamide
methazole
methcathinone
methdilazine
methdilazine hydrochloride
methedrine
methedrines
metheglin
metheglins
methemalbumin

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