meth·am·phet·a·mine hydrochloride (m th  m-ft  -m n, -m n)n. A crystalline amine used as a central nervous system stimulant and in the treatment of obesity. |
methamphetamine hydrochloride
[meth′amfet′əmēn]
a central nervous system stimulant that is easily synthesized and is a major drug of abuse.
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and short-term for the reduction of the appetite in exogenous obesity. An unlabeled use is for the treatment of narcolepsy.
contraindications Glaucoma, arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, history of drug abuse, concomitant use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to other sympathomimetic drugs prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are various manifestations of central nervous system excitation, increase in blood pressure, arrhythmia and other cardiovascular effects, nausea, and drug dependence.
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