title: Use of recreational drug 1,3 Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) [corrected] associated with cerebral hemorrhage.
abstract: Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) was a forgotten pharmaceutical that was patented in 1944 as a nasal decongestant. DMAA has recently gained popularity as a dietary supplement, with claims of effectiveness as an athletic performance enhancer and weight loss aid. It is also sold as a recreational stimulant drug. DMAA is a sympathomimetic and potent pressor agent. This report describes 3 cases of cerebral hemorrhage in adults after the use of DMAA. The status of this substance as a synthetic or naturally occurring compound is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. paul.gee@cdhb.govt.nz
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gee
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tallon
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Long
authors.forename: Grant
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Boet
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000187:drug effects; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005021:Ethylamines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D059906:Neuroimaging; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D005021:Ethylamines; D013287:Illicit Drugs; C047305:N,N-dimethylethylamine