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Amphetamine
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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
Delusion
s
Hallucination
s
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
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