Dextroamphetamine

Synonyms

Benzeneethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (S)-

Curban

Dexamfetamine

Dexamphetamine

Dexedrine

Dextro Amphetamine Sulfate

Dextro-Amphetamine Sulfate

DextroStat

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate

Oxydess

Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine

d Amphetamine

d Amphetamine Sulfate

d-Amphetamine

d-Amphetamine Sulfate

dextro Amphetamine

dextro-Amphetamine

The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic.