See Also
Class
1. Sympathomimetic
2. Schedule II
Preparations:
1. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
2. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
3. Propylhexedrine
4. Ephedrine
Street Names
1. Bennies
2. Speed
3. Pep Pills
4. Hearts
5. Wake-ups
6. Uppers
Pharmacokinetics
1. Amphetamine (5-250 mg): 4-12 hour duration
Routes
1. Swallowed
2. Intravenous
3. Smoked (ice or crystal Methamphetamine)
Medical uses
1. Relieves mild depression
2. Control appetite and Narcolepsy
Effects of heavy or prolonged use
1. Loss of appetite
2. Delusions
3. Hallucinations
4. Toxic Psychosis
Signs: Toxicity
1. See Sympathomimetic Toxicity
2. Similar to Cocaine, longer duration >2 hours
3. Adverse reaction also similar to Cocaine
Toxicity Management
1. See Sympathomimetic Toxicity
2. Same as for Cocaine
3. Ammonium chloride
  1. Acidifies urine
  2. Increases excretion
4. Avoid Haldol in Amphetamine Overdose
  1. Lowers Seizure threshold

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