Desoxyn


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Desoxyn

 [des-ok´sin]
trademark for preparations of methamphetamine hydrochloride, a central nervous system stimulant and pressor drug.
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Methamphetamine HCl Able Laboratories Desoxyn tablets
FDA First-time generics approvals--2004
There are several types of stimulants available by prescription including methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta--a long-lasting preparation); dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dexedrine spansules); amphetamine compounds (Adderal); methamphetamine (Desoxyn), and magnesium pemoline (Cyclert).
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER: After the diagnosis
Oral Medications Used in the Treatment of Narcolepsy Medications Dose Range CNS stimulants:(1) pemoline (Cylert) 37.5-150 mg/day methylphenidate (Ritalin) 30-100 mg/day dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) 15-100 mg/day methamphetamine (Desoxyn) 15-80 mg/day Tricyclic antidepressants:(2) protriptyline (Vivactil) 2.5-30 mg/day imipramine (Tofranil) 2.5-250 mg/day nortriptyline (Pamelor) 50-200 mg/day desipramine (Norpramine) 25-200 mg/day fluoxetine (Prozac) 20-60 mg/day
The effect of drug therapy on the perceived symptom and ADL experiences of narcoleptics
Ernest Triplett was arrested, involuntarily committed to a mental hospital, and given large doses of the drugs desoxyn and seconal by a staff physician at the institution.
Miranda deconstitutionalized: when the Self-Incrimination Clause and the Civil Rights Act collide
The ruling will require the following 15 products to be dispensed with new patient medication guides: Adderall tablets, Adderall XR extended-release capsules, Concerta extended-release tablets, Daytrana transdermal system, Desoxyn tablets, Dexedrine Spansule capsules and tablets, Focalin tablets, Fo-calin XR extended-release capsules, Metadate CD extended-release capsules, Methylin oral solution, Methylin chew-able tablets, Ritalin tablets, Ritalin SR sustained-release tablets, Ritalin LA extended-release capsules, and Strattera capsules.
Possible cardiac, psychiatric risks prompt FDA to mandate ADHD medication guides
There is a pharmaceutical form of meth, Desoxyn, used to treat attention deficit disorder in children.
LETTERS IN THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG
The product is therapeutically equivalent to Ovation Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Desoxyn.
Steady stream of products enters field
Desoxyn Gradumet 5 mg tablets are currently available.
Methamphetamine and amphetamine pharmacolcinetics in oral fluid and plasma after controlled oral methamphetamine administration to human volunteers
Methamphetamine * Desoxyn Methylphenidate * Ritalin,
Psychostimulants for older adult: certain agents may improve apathy, ADHD, depression, and other conditions
A young dealer who is typical of this group will use only Desoxyn tablets, boiled down and injected, or what he labels "white floaty," which he claims is part of a shipment of methamphetamine phosphate stolen from an interstate shipment.
The world of the Haight-Ashbury speed freak
It will sell a generic form of Ovation Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Desoxyn. The Food and Drug Administration gave Able clearance for a 5 mg version of the drug, which is designed for children age 6 and older.
FDA approves generics in diverse therapeutic classes
Abbott Laboratories discontinued production of Desoxyn Gradumet in 1999; the Desoxyn formulation is currently available.
Duration of detectable methamphetamine and amphetamine excretion in urine after controlled oral administration of methamphetamine to humans

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