Dextroamphetamine is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of amphetamine and a central nervous system stimulant of the substituted phenethylamine class. Generally regarded as the prototypical stimulant, it exhibits more pronounced central nervous system effects than its mirror enantiomer, levoamphetamine. It is prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, and is also used recreationally as a euphoriant and cognitive enhancer.
Amfetamín molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Dexies, Evekeo, Bennies, Zenzedi, Adzenys, Adderall IR, Adderall XR, Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine, Amfetamine, Amfetaminum, Alpha-methylphenethylamine, Desoxynorephedrine, Β-phenylisopropylamine, Speed, Base, Whizz, Black beauties, Pep pills, Mydayis, Dexedrine, ProCentra, Xelstrym
Classification
Chemical: Amphetamine
Chemical: Medicine
Chemical: Phenethylamine
Psychoactive: Stimulant
Tag: Common
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Substituted phenethylamine
Effects
Stimulation
Increased Heart Rate
Nausea
Frequent Urination
Abnormal Heartbeat
Vasoconstriction
Focus Enhancement
Thought Acceleration
Analysis Enhancement
Wakefulness
Memory Enhancement
Motivation Enhancement
Dehydration
Appetite Suppression
Tracers
Increased Libido
Drifting
Increased Music Appreciation
Routes of Administration
Oral
Dosage
Heavy: 60 mg+
Light: 3.75 – 10 mg
Common: 15 – 30 mg
Strong: 30 – 50 mg
Threshold: 2.5–5 mg
Duration
Onset: 0.33-1 h
Comeup: 0.5-1 h
Peak: 2.5-4 h
Offset: 2-3 h
After Effects: 8-24 h
Total Duration: 4-8 h
Insufflated
Dosage
Heavy: 75+ mg
Light: 3 – 7.5 mg
Common: 7.5 – 12 mg
Strong: 40 – 75 mg
Threshold: ~2 mg
Duration
Onset: 0.083-0.25 h
Comeup: 0.17-0.5 h
Peak: 0.25-1 h
Offset: 1.5-3 h
After Effects: 3-12 h
Total Duration: 2-6 h
Intravenous
Dosage
Heavy: 50 mg
Light: 5 – 15 mg
Common: 15 – 30 mg
Strong: 30 – 50 mg
Threshold: 5 mg
Duration
Onset: 0-0 h
Comeup: 0-0 h
Peak: 2-4 h
Offset: 1-2 h
After Effects: 2-24 h
Harm Reduction
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Sources
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Amphetamine - DrugsPRO efnisleiðsögn
Amphetamine: Dextroamphetamine is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of amphetamine and a central nervous system stimulant of the substituted phenethylamine class. Generally regarded as the prototypical stimulant, it exhibits more pronounced central nervous system effects than its mirror enantiomer, levo
