Amphetamine
Brand names,
Amphetamine
Analogs
Amphetamine
Brand Names Mixture
- Adderall (amphetamine + dextroamphetamine)
- Adderall XR 10mg (Amphetamine Aspartate + Amphetamine Sulfate + Dextroamphetamine Saccharate + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate)
- Adderall XR 15mg (Amphetamine Aspartate + Amphetamine Sulfate + Dextroamphetamine Saccharate + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate)
- Adderall XR 20mg (Amphetamine Aspartate + Amphetamine Sulfate + Dextroamphetamine Saccharate + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate)
- Adderall XR 25mg (Amphetamine Aspartate + Amphetamine Sulfate + Dextroamphetamine Saccharate + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate)
- Adderall XR 30mg (Amphetamine Aspartate + Amphetamine Sulfate + Dextroamphetamine Saccharate + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate)
- Adderall XR 5mg (Amphetamine Aspartate + Amphetamine Sulfate + Dextroamphetamine Saccharate + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate)
Amphetamine
Chemical_Formula
C9H13N
Amphetamine
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/adderallxr.htm
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fda sheet
Amphetamine
msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
U. S. Pat. 1,879,003, (1932)
Amphetamine
Molecular Weight
135.206 g/mol
Amphetamine
Melting Point
Volatizes slowly at room temperature
Amphetamine
H2O Solubility
Slightly
Amphetamine
State
Solid
Amphetamine
LogP
1.799
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Dosage Forms
Capsules
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Indication
For treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADDH) and narcolepsy in children.
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Pharmacology
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, non-catechloamine sypathomimetic agents, are used in combination to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or narcolepsy. Adderall consists of equivalent amounts of amphetamine aspartate, amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharate, and dextroamphetamine sulfate.
Amphetamine
Absorption
It forms easily absorbed molecules that are highly lipid soluble
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side effects and Toxicity
LD50=180 mg/kg(s.c in rat). The most common presenting symptoms seen are agitation, hallucinations, suicidal behaviour, and chest pain.
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Patient Information
Amphetamines may impair the ability of the patient to engage in potentially hazardous activities such as operating machinery or vehicles; the patient should therefore be cautioned accordingly.
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals