Amphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity. More
Amphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity.
Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine; D-Amphetamine; Dexamphetamine; Dexamfetamine; (S)-Amphetamine; (+)-Amphetamine
Adderall (International trade name)
1-phenylpropan-2-amine
Amphetamines stimulate the release of norepinephrine from central adrenergic receptors. At higher dosages, they cause release of dopamine from the nigrostriatal dopamine systems and the mesocorticolimbic system. It is also acts as an agonist on central 5-HT receptors directly and may inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO).
The recommended dose is 10 mg/day; the dose will be increase after a week up to 20 mg/day if needed.
For treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADDH), narcolepsy
Abdominal pain, loss of sleep and appetite, weight loss, depression, headache, nausea and nervousness.
Amphetamine can interact with insulin and other anti-diabetic drugs, lithium, haloperidol, phenothiazine, guanethidine, tricyclic anti-depressants and doxazosin.
Amphetamine is contraindicated in patients with elevated ocular and blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, heart diseases, history of drug, arteriosclerosis, alcohol abuse, anxiety disorders, diabetes mellitus, Tourette’s syndrome, seizure disorders.
Store at 20-25°C.
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Caution should be taken in patients of high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, heart diseases, mood or mental problems, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
