Research Status of New Designer Drug Methcathinone in Forensic Toxicology
- VernacularTitle:新型策划药甲卡西酮的法医毒理学研究现状
- Author:
Yan-Fei DENG
1
;
Liang LIU
;
Zhi-Xi YANG
;
Man LIANG
Author Information
1. 华中科技大学同济医学院法医学系
- Keywords:
forensic toxicology;
methcathinone;
designer drug;
review
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2018;34(6):611-616
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Methcathinone, a new cathinone designer drug, which is structurally similar to amphetamine analogs, is a central nervous stimulant.Recently, there has been a worldwide rise in its popularity and abuse, and a growing number of cases with disability or even death is reported in several countries, resulting in public concern.The typical symptoms include accelerated heartbeat, high temperature, anxiety, depression, etc.Forensic studies on its toxicity mechanism are rare.This article reviews its toxicological effects, poisoning symptoms, poisoning and addiction mechanisms, and detection methods, to provide theoretical reference for future studies and guidance for related forensic identification.
