Last Updated on February 10, 2025 by The Health Master
Telangana
In a joint action, the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TANB) and Drugs Control Administration Telangana (DCA Telangana) have successfully cracked down an illegal network supplying cardiac stimulant injections along with other drugs to bodybuilders in Ranga Reddy district in Telangana.
Illegal Sale of Cardiac Stimulant Drugs
During the above-mentioned operation at an unlicensed premises in Manikonda Jagir in Telangana, DCA Telangana seized a huge quantity of Termin and Termiva injections, which contain mephentermine sulfate, mainly used in the treatment of low lood pressure.
These drugs were being illegally sold to the gymgoers willing to enhance their bodybuilding, which may lead to a very serious health risk.
What is Mephetermine Sulfate?
Mephetermine sulfate is a drug that stimulates the heart.
The primary medical use of this drug is to treat low blood pressure, which often occurs during spinal anesthesia.
This drug acts by increasing the release of noradrenaline, which is a hormone that increases heart rate and constricts blood vessels, which finally increases the blood pressure.
Abuse of Mephetermine Sulfate
As described above, mephetermine sulfate is a drug that stimulates the heart.
Despite this, mephentermine sulfate is being misused by some bodybuilders to increase their athletic performance.
These bodybuilders illegally acquire the said drug from unlicensed sources, such as gyms, to enhance their muscle powers.
Health Risks
The abuse of mephentermine sulfate may lead to some serious health issues that may be life-threatening in some cases.
These can include:
- Psychosis: Causing paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions.
- Cardiovascular Disorders: Enhancing the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and disturbance of heartbeats.
- Dependence: Desire higher doses to get the same effect, causing withdrawal symptoms when use of the drug is stopped.
DCA Telangana Takes Action
The DCA Telangana has warned the offenders that the illegal stocking and sale of drugs is a serious offense that is punishable up to five years in prison under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
The DCA Telangana continues to actively act such a type of offence by investigating and prosecuting individuals involved in the illicit sale or distribution of such drugs.
1. What is Mephetermine Sulfate?
Mephetermine sulfate is a drug that stimulates the heart. The primary medical use of this drug is to treat low blood pressure, which often occurs during spinal anesthesia.
2. How does mephentermine sulfate work?
This drug acts by increasing the release of noradrenaline, which is a hormone that increases heart rate and constricts blood vessels, which finally increases the blood pressure.
3. What is the legal penalty for illegal drug distribution?
The DCA Telangana has warned the offenders that the illegal stocking and sale of drugs is a serious offense that is punishable up to five years in prison under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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