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Dextroamphetamine  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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  • 51-64-9 (Dextroamphetamine)
  • Benzeneethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (S)-
  • d-Amphetamine
  • Dexamfetamine
  • Dexamphetamine
  • dextro-Amphetamine
  • JJ768O327N
  • TZ47U051FI

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  • French

  • 51-64-9 (Dextroamphetamine)
  • Benzeneethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (S)-
  • Dexamphétamine
  • JJ768O327N
  • TZ47U051FI

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