Dextroamphetamine Sulfate
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate is a central nervous system stimulant that affects chemicals in the brain and nerves contributing to hyperactivity and impulse control. It is primarily prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, helping to improve focus, attention, and behavioral control in patients.
A stimulant medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy by improving focus and reducing impulsivity.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 3287
- Generic
- Dextroamphetamine Sulfate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Zenzedi, Dexedrine, Mydayis, ProCentra, Adderall
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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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 an amphetamine, it increases the release and blocks the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, enhancing synaptic activity in areas responsible for attention, focus, and impulse control.
Classified as a Schedule II controlled substance due to high potential for abuse and dependence. Common side effects include decreased appetite, insomnia, increased heart rate, and mood changes. Requires careful monitoring and should not be discontinued abruptly. Use is contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular conditions, hyperthyroidism, or history of substance abuse.
Official drug label
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