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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
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Preferred Name

Amphetamine

Definitions
A powerful central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic. Amphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulation of release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. Amphetamine is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. The l- and the d,l-forms are included here. The l-form has less central nervous system activity but stronger cardiovascular effects. The d-form is DEXTROAMPHETAMINE.
Synonyms
Centramina
Sulfate, Amphetamine
Mydrial
Amphetamine Sulfate
Fenamine
l-Amphetamine
levo-Amphetamine
Levoamphetamine
Benzeneethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (+-)-
Phenamine
Amfetamine
Phenopromin
levo Amphetamine
l Amphetamine
Thyramine
Desoxynorephedrin
Amphetamine Sulfate (2:1)
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