| methamphetamine | <chemical> A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to dextroamphetamine. The smokable form is a drug of abuse and is referred to as crank, crystal, crystal meth, ice, and speed. Pharmacological action: adrenergic agents, adrenergic uptake inhibitors, appetite depressants, central nervous system stimulants, dopamine agents, dopamine uptake inhibitors, sympathomimetic. Chemical name: Benzeneethanamine, N,alpha-dimethyl-, (S)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| methamphetamine base | A form of methamphetamine that can be readily volatilised. (05 Mar 2000) |
| methamphetamine hydrochloride | D-Desoxyephedrine hydrochloride; d-N,alpha-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride, "speed";a sympathomimetic agent that exerts greater stimulating effects upon the central nervous system than does amphetamine; widely used by drug abusers via the oral and intravenous ("mainlining") routes; strong psychic dependence may develop. Synonym: methylamphetamine hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |