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