What is MDPV (MDPK)?

What is MDPV (MDPK)?

What is MDPV? MDPV is 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (“MDPK”, “Bath Salts”). It is a pure white to light-brown hygroscopic, clumpy powder with a slight odor. It has been observed to rapidly degrade and change properties when exposed to air.

What is MDPV abuse?

Effects of MDPV Abuse. MDPV is one of the main chemicals found in powders sold as “bath salts”. The full name of the drug is 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone.

What is MDPV in pharmacology?

Introduction to MDPV. MDPV, 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone, is an alkaloid in the pyrrolidine and ketone chemical classes. Pharmacologically, it functions as a dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) with stimulatory effects on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system.

How do you take MDPV?

MDPV can be taken orally, sublingually, rectally, intravenously, intramuscularly, insufflated, and inhaled. Oral doses for most users start at about 5 mg, insufflated at about 3 mg, sublingually at 1-2 mg, [2] rectally at 1-2 mg, [3] intramuscular at 2.5 mg, [4] and inhaled at 1-2 mg. [5] Both the salt and the free base can be smoked.