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amphetamine /am·phet·a·mine/ (am-fet´ah-mēn)

1. a sympathomimetic amine with a stimulating effect on both the central and peripheral nervous systems, used in the treatment of narcolepsy and attention-deficit, usually as the sulfate or aspartate salt. Abuse may lead to dependence.

2. any drug closely related to amphetamine and having similar actions, e.g., methamphetamine.

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am·phet·a·mine (m-ft-mn, -mn)

n.

1. A colorless, volatile liquid used as a central nervous system stimulant in the treatment of certain neurological conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, and abused as a stimulant.

2. A chemical derivative of amphetamine, such as dextroamphetamine sulfate.

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amphetamine

a central nervous system stimulant with marked α and β adrenoreceptor activity. Its use is strictly controlled and there are few applications in veterinary medicine. Called also benzedrine.

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amphetamine

Pharmacology A CNS stimulant, anorexiant and drug of abuse Used for Hyperactivity; narcolepsy; obesity. See Drug Screening, Therapeutic drug monitoring.