Concept information
Preferred term
Dextroamphetamine
Type
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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.
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- 51-64-9 (Dextroamphetamine)
- Benzeneethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (S)-
- d-Amphetamine
- Dexamfetamine
- Dexamphetamine
- dextro-Amphetamine
- JJ768O327N
- TZ47U051FI
Allowable Qualifier(s)
- administration & dosage (Qualifier)
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- toxicity (Qualifier)
- urine (Qualifier)
Pharmacological Action(s)
In other languages
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French
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51-64-9 (Dextroamphetamine)
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Benzeneethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (S)-
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Dexamphétamine
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JJ768O327N
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TZ47U051FI
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QBSWB00F-J
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