Dextroamphetamine
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) is a prescription stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It works by affecting brain chemicals to improve focus, attention, and impulse control in patients with these conditions.
Dexedrine is a stimulant medication prescribed for ADHD and narcolepsy to help improve focus and reduce impulsive behavior.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 151612
- Generic
- Dexedrine
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Dexedrine is FDA-approved for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults, as well as narcolepsy—a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks.
As a central nervous system stimulant, dextroamphetamine increases the availability of neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain by enhancing their release and blocking their reuptake, which helps improve attention, focus, and behavioral control.
Dexedrine is a Schedule II controlled substance with high abuse potential and risk of dependence. Common side effects may include decreased appetite, weight loss, insomnia, increased heart rate, and mood changes. It requires close monitoring by a healthcare provider and is typically part of a comprehensive treatment plan including behavioral therapy, especially in children.
Official drug label
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