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2-Oxo-PCE sold as ketamine
Risk assessment
A sample sold as ketamine did not contain ketamine but 2-oxo-PCE.
2-Oxo-PCE (also known as N-ethyldeschloroketamine, eticyclidone and O-PCE) is a dissociative anesthetic of the arylcyclohexylamine class, closely related to deschloroketamine and eticyclidine. 2-Oxo-PCE is a research chemical (New Psychoactive Substance, NPS) and is often sold online and consumed as a substitute for other, similarly acting substances such as ketamine, MXE (methoxetamine), etc.
Compared to ketamine, 2-OXO-PCE is dosed lower (3-4 times more potent than ketamine). In addition, the duration of action of 2-oxo-PCE (6-10 hours) is longer than that of ketamine (1-2 hours). Furthermore, 2-oxo-PCE has a stronger dopaminergic component than ketamine, which leads to increased stimulation, increased blood pressure and increased heart rate. This increases the cardiovascular risk, particularly in the case of pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Due to the differences mentioned, a misdeclaration of this substance can quickly lead to a psychologically overwhelming and risky overdose with harmful side effects, especially if users use ketamine-typical doses.
However, there are hardly any scientific studies on the risks, toxicity, side effects and long-term consequences of 2-oxo-PCE. We advise against consumption!
In the case of powders and crystalline samples, dangerous misdeclarations occur time and again - newly acquired substances must be tested in small quantities before use and analyzed in a drug check!
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Analysis
Have your substances tested in a Drug Checking
Testing
If you do not have the possibility to have substances analysed, always test a small amount to avoid overdoses.
Wait and see
Wait 2 hours after oral intake, as there are always powders / crystals in circulation with unexpected active ingredients, which can have a later onset of action.
Utensils
When snorting or injecting powders, always use your own equipment to avoid infecting yourself or others with diseases.
Disclaimer
If you are in possession of a substance that does not appear on this page, this in no way means that it contains the expected ingredient or that it should be safe. The warnings we publish only refer to the substances listed in our Drug Checking offers, these substances pose a high risk of consumption and should not be consumed. A substance may have the same visual appearance (shape, size, colour, etc.) and yet have different ingredients or a different composition. There is no drug use without risk! Only a complete renunciation of drugs is risk-free! If you still decide to use drugs, you should at least follow the safer use rules.
