Lysergic Acid Diethylamide

Semisynthetic derivative of ergot (Claviceps purpurea). It has complex effects on serotonergic systems including antagonism at some peripheral serotonin receptors, both agonist and antagonist actions at central nervous system serotonin receptors, and possibly effects on serotonin turnover. It is a potent hallucinogen, but the mechanisms of that effect are not well understood.

Also Known As:

LSD; LSD 25; Lysergide; LSD-25; Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Tartrate; Acid Diethylamide, Lysergic; Diethylamide, Lysergic Acid; Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N,N-diethyl-6-methyl-, (8beta)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Hallucinogens
Serotonin Antagonists
Serotonin Receptor Agonists

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Alkaloids: 5398
  - Ergot Alkaloids: 208
    - Ergolines: 109
      - Lysergic Acid: 42
        Lysergic Acid Diethylamide: 1430
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 4 or More Rings Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Ergolines: 109
      - Lysergic Acid: 42
        Lysergic Acid Diethylamide: 1430

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