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.

DUI

D003913 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0006134

CAS

Benzeneethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (S)-

History note

77; was DEXTRO AMPHETAMINE 1963-76

Online note

use DEXTROAMPHETAMINE to search DEXTRO AMPHETAMINE 1966-76

Public note

77; was DEXTRO AMPHETAMINE 1963-76