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Amphetamine (Amfetamine)

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-, (+-)-
Networked: 3546 relevant articles (132 outcomes, 434 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Biederman, Joseph: 24 articles (05/2021 - 03/2002)
2. Quevedo, João: 22 articles (01/2021 - 05/2006)
3. Spencer, Thomas J: 19 articles (09/2013 - 03/2002)
4. Degenhardt, Louisa: 17 articles (01/2022 - 08/2006)
5. Valvassori, Samira S: 16 articles (01/2021 - 05/2006)
6. Weiner, Ina: 14 articles (03/2012 - 03/2003)
7. Faraone, Stephen V: 13 articles (05/2021 - 04/2005)
8. Seeman, Philip: 13 articles (01/2014 - 03/2005)
9. Childress, Ann C: 12 articles (11/2019 - 01/2011)
10. Kapur, Shitij: 12 articles (10/2011 - 11/2003)

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3. Psychotic Disorders (Schizoaffective Disorder)
4. Catalepsy
5. Cocaine-Related Disorders (Cocaine Addiction)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
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6. Haloperidol (Haldol)
7. Modafinil (Provigil)
8. Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
9. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)
10. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
2. Therapeutics
3. Physical Therapy Modalities (Physical Therapy Technique)
4. Injections
5. Transplantation