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==Pharmacology== | ==Pharmacology== | ||
MDPV acts as a [[Noradrenaline|norepinephrine]]-[[dopamine]] [[reuptake inhibitor]]. Reduced re-uptake of | MDPV acts as a [[Noradrenaline|norepinephrine]]-[[dopamine]] [[reuptake inhibitor]]. Reduced re-uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine results in higher concentrations of the two [[neurotransmitter]]s in the [[Synapse|synapse]], or junction between [[Neurons|neurons]]. The result of this inhibition is an enhanced and prolonged post-synaptic effect of dopaminergic and noradrenaline signaling at dopamine and norepinephrine receptors on the receiving neuron. [[Serotonin]] transmitters also experience a similar effect, although to a much lesser degree. This sudden increase in neurotransmitter levels in the brain is responsible for the high that MDPV provides. Mainly possessing re-uptake inhibiting qualities, MDPV could be considered more like [[cocaine]] in method of action than amphetamine, which works primarily as an agonist to release dopamine and noradrenalin.<ref>http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/quality_safety/4_13_Review.pdf?ua=1</ref> | ||
==Subjective effects== | ==Subjective effects== |