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dexamphetamine Pharm.|ˌdɛksæmˈfɛtəmiːn, -ɪn|
[f. dextro- + amphetamine.]
The dextro-rotatory isomer of amphetamine, used in the form of the sulphate and phosphate and having effects similar to those of amphetamine sulphate but more marked. Also called ˌdextro-amˈphetamine.
1949Brit. Med. Jrnl. 17 Dec. 1394/1 (title) Acute psychosis caused by dextro-amphetamine. 1952Martindale's Extra Pharmacopœia (ed. 23) I. 516 The action of dexamphetamine sulphate is similar to that of amphetamine sulphate but it is effective in smaller dosage. 1958Spectator 24 Jan. 103/2 A similar list of dangers can be made out for dexamphetamine (dexedrine). 1964Economist 9 May 576/1 Dexamphetamine amylobarbitone alias ‘purple hearts’. |