dextroamphetamine
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dextroamphetamine (countable and uncountable, plural dextroamphetamines)
(pharmacology) One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine, with the chemical formula C9H13N, that is used to stimulate the central nervous system.
Synonyms: (brand name) dexedrine, (colloquial) dexy, dexamphetamine
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Consequently, dextroamphetamine produces greater CNS stimulation than levoamphetamine, roughly three to four times more, but levoamphetamine has slightly stronger cardiovascular and peripheral effects.
For example, racemic amphetamine can be treated with d- tartaric acid to form a diastereoisomeric salt which is fractionally crystallized to yield dextroamphetamine.
GC–MS of amphetamine and methamphetamine with the chiral derivatizing agent Mosher's acid chloride allows for the detection of both dextroamphetamine and dextromethamphetamine in urine.
Dextroamphetamine abuse can quickly become an all-consuming problem, but if you or someone you know is suffering, you are not alone.
Partial substitution was seen with the DRA dextroamphetamine and the D 2 receptor agonist PNU-91356A, as well as with nicotine (which indirectly elevates dopamine levels through activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors ).
Dextroamphetamine is a prescription stimulant used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.