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MeSH Heading: Methaqualone
Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.786.830.666
Unique ID: D008702
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008702
Scope Note: A quinazoline derivative with hypnotic and sedative properties. It has been withdrawn from the market in many countries because of problems with abuse. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p604)
Entry Term(s): Methaqualone Hydrochloride; Metolquizolone; Optimil; Ortonal; Quaalude
Pharm Action: Hypnotics and Sedatives
Registry Number: 7ZKH8MQW6T
Related Numbers: 72-44-6; RJQ4G25ZRH
CAS Type 1 Name: 4(3H)-Quinazolinone, 2-methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl)-
NLM Classification #: QV 85
Previous Indexing: Hypnotics and Sedatives (1966-1967); Tranquilizing Agents (1966-1967)
Public MeSH Note: 68
History Note: 68
Date Established: 1968/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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