| amphetamine | <drug> Drug of abuse that acts by increasing extraneuronal dopamine in midbrain. Thought to displace dopamine in synaptic vesicles, leading to increased synaptic levels. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| amphetamine-related disorders | Disorders related or resulting from use of amphetamines. (12 Dec 1998) |
| amphetamines | Analogs or derivatives of amphetamine. Many are sympathomimetic and central nervous system stimulators causing excitation, vasopression, bronchodilation, and to varying degrees, anorexia, analepsis, nasal decongestion, and some smooth muscle relaxation; these agents may be used for fatigue, narcolepsy, parkinsonism, hypotension, or appetite depression; since tolerance is quickly developed, they are potentially prone to abuse and psychic dependence. (12 Dec 1998) |
| d-amphetamine phosphate | Monobasic d-alpha-methylphenethylamine phosphate;same actions and uses as dextroamphetamine sulfate. Synonym: d-amphetamine phosphate. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| d-amphetamine sulfate | (+)-alpha-methylphenethylamine sulfate;similar in action to racaemic amphetamine sulfate, but is more stimulating to the central nervous system; sympathomimetic and appetite depressant. Synonym: d-amphetamine sulfate, dexamphetamine. (05 Mar 2000) |