Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA)
OTHER NAME(S): 1,5-DMHA, 1,5-Dimethylhexylamine, 1,5-Diméthylhexylamine, 2-Amino-5-Methylheptane, 2-Amino-5-Méthylheptane, 2-Amino-6-Methylheptane, 2-Amino-6-Methylheptane, 2-Amino-6-Méthylheptane, 2-Aminoisoheptane, 2-Heptylamine, 6-Methyl-2-Heptylamine, 6-Méthyl-2-Heptylamine, 6-Methyl-2-Isooctyl Amine, 6-Méthylheptane-2-Amine, Aconite Extract, Aconitum Kusnezoffii, Amino-5-Methylheptane, Amidrine, Extrait d’Aconit, Octodrina, Octodrine, Vaporpac, 6-methylheptan-2-amine, Dimethylhexylamine, Dimetilhexilamina (DMHA), Diméthylhexylamine (DMHA)
Overview
Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA) is a stimulant similar to dimethylamylamine (DMAA), which is banned by many sports and governments due to safety concerns.
DMHA is structurally similar to DMAA. Some products claim that DMHA comes naturally from aconite plants, but there is no clear evidence that DMHA can be found in these plants. DMHA found in dietary supplements is likely made in a lab rather than produced from natural sources.
People use DMHA for athletic performance, obesity, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse DMHA with aconite, 1,3-DMAA, 1,4-DMAA, or Ostarine. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA) overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: DMHA is possibly unsafe. DMHA might cause side effects similar to dimethylamylamine (DMAA), including heart attack and death.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: DMHA is possibly unsafe. DMHA might cause side effects similar to dimethylamylamine (DMAA), including heart attack and death.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if DMHA is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
High blood pressure: DMHA might have stimulant effects and increase blood pressure. Avoid use.
Glaucoma: DMHA might have stimulant effects and cause blood vessels to constrict. This could worsen some types of glaucoma.
Surgery: DMHA might have stimulant effects. This might interfere with surgery by increasing heart rate and blood pressure. Stop taking DMHA at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Irregular heartbeat (heart arrhythmia): DMHA might have stimulant effects and cause a rapid heartbeat. This could worsen heart arrhythmias. If you have an irregular heartbeat, avoid taking DMHA.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Stimulant drugs interacts with Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA)Stimulants, such as amphetamines and cocaine, speed up the nervous system. By speeding up the nervous system, stimulant medications can increase blood pressure and speed up the heartbeat. DMHA might also speed up the nervous system. Taking DMHA along with stimulant drugs might cause serious problems, including increased heart rate and high blood pressure. Avoid taking stimulant drugs along with DMHA .
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of DMHA might be. DMHA might also be unsafe. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
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