Amphetamine FDA Link Generic

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.

Also Known As:

Amfetamine; l Amphetamine; Amphetamine Sulfate; Amphetamine Sulfate (2:1); Centramina; Fenamine; Mydrial; Phenamine; Thyramine; levo-Amphetamine; Sulfate, Amphetamine; levo Amphetamine; Desoxynorephedrin; Levoamphetamine; Phenopromin; l-Amphetamine; Benzeneethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (+-)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Adrenergic Agents
Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Dopamine Agents
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Sympathomimetics

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Ethylamines: 5
    - Phenethylamines: 28
      - Amphetamines: 717
        Amphetamine: 3546

M Muehlenhein Selected Research

M Muehlenhein Research Topics

Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)

Therapy/Procedure