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5-Amino-1MQ: Contraindications & Drug Interactions

Safety information for 5-Amino-1MQ including known contraindications, drug interactions, and important precautions.

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Contraindications

  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • No established safe dose in humans — use constitutes self-experimentation
  • Active malignancy (NAD+ metabolism affects cell growth)

Drug Interactions (5 interactions)

Important: This table summarizes known and theoretical interactions. Always consult a healthcare provider before combining 5-Amino-1MQ with any medication.
Drug Classification Mechanism
NNMT substrates Theoretical As an NNMT inhibitor, may alter nicotinamide metabolism and NAD+ salvage pathway
NAD+ precursors (NMN, NR) Theoretical Theoretical additive effect on NAD+ levels via different mechanisms
Sirtuin activators Theoretical May affect NAD+-dependent sirtuin pathway
Chemotherapy agents Theoretical May affect cell metabolism and growth pathways
Diabetes medications Theoretical May affect glucose metabolism based on animal data

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