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am·phet·a·mine A0263800 (ăm-fĕt′ə-mēn′, -mĭn)n. A synthetic compound, C9H13N, that occurs as a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers or as one of its stereoisomers (especially dextroamphetamine), derivatives (such as methamphetamine), or salts. Amphetamine acts as a central nervous system stimulant, and various formulations are used in the medical treatment of certain conditions (such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and illegally as stimulants. [a(lpha) + m(ethyl) + ph(enyl) + et(hyl) + amine.]amphetamine (æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn; -mɪn) n1. (Recreational Drugs) a synthetic colourless volatile liquid used medicinally as the white crystalline sulphate, mainly for its stimulant action on the central nervous system, although it also stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. It can have unpleasant or dangerous side effects and drug dependence can occur; 1-phenyl-2-aminopropane. Formula: C6H5CH2CH(NH2)CH32. (Pharmacology) a synthetic colourless volatile liquid used medicinally as the white crystalline sulphate, mainly for its stimulant action on the central nervous system, although it also stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. It can have unpleasant or dangerous side effects and drug dependence can occur; 1-phenyl-2-aminopropane. Formula: C6H5CH2CH(NH2)CH3[C20: from a(lpha) + m(ethyl) + ph(enyl) + et(hyl) + -amine]am•phet•a•mine (æmˈfɛt əˌmin, -mɪn) n. a racemic drug, C9H13N, that stimulates the central nervous system: used in medicine chiefly to counteract depression and misused illegally as a stimulant. [1935–40; a (lpha) + m (ethyl) + ph (enyl) + et (hyl) + amine] am·phet·a·mine (ăm-fĕt′ə-mēn′) Any of a group of drugs that stimulate the nervous system, causing heightened alertness and a faster heartbeat and metabolism. Amphetamines are highly addictive.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | amphetamine - a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depressionpep pill, upper, speedamphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate - a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous systembennie, Benzedrine - a form of amphetamineDexedrine, dextroamphetamine sulphate - an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulantdrug of abuse, street drug - a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addictiondeoxyephedrine, meth, methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, shabu, chicken feed, crank, chalk, trash, glass, ice - an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressantexcitant, stimulant drug, stimulant - a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process |
amphetaminenoun speed He is accused of possessing amphetamine sulphate.Translationsαμφεταμίνηamphétamineanfetaminaamphetamine
amphetamine [am-fet´ah-mēn] 1. a white crystalline powder used as a central nervous system stimulant. It is odorless and has a slightly bitter taste.2. any of a group of drugs closely related to this substance and having similar actions, such as methamphetamine" >methamphetamine and dextroamphetamine" >dextroamphetamine. See also drug abuse and drug dependence.am·phet·a·mine (am-fet'ă-mēn), A chemical compound that is structurally a sympathomimetic amine, considered a psychostimulant, and approved by the FDA to treat narcolepsy and ADHD; acts primarily by triggering release of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin from presynaptic neurons. Because of its potential for abuse, it is scheduled by the FDA in the most restrictive classification for a drug with medical usefulness.amphetamine (ăm-fĕt′ə-mēn′, -mĭn)n. A synthetic compound, C9H13N, that occurs as a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers, or one of its stereoisomers (as dextroamphetamine), derivatives (as methamphetamine), or salts. Amphetamine acts as a central nervous system stimulant, and various formulations are used in the medical treatment of certain conditions (such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and illegally as stimulants.amphetamine Pharmacology A CNS stimulant, anorexiant and drug of abuse Used for Hyperactivity; narcolepsy; obesity. See Drug Screening, Therapeutic drug monitoring. am·phet·a·mine (am-fet'ă-mēn) A chemical compound that is structurally a sympathomimetic amine, considered a psychostimulant, and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Because of its potential for abuse, it is scheduled by the FDA in the most restrictive classification for a drug with medical usefulness. amphetamine Amfetamine, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant drug with few medical uses but commonly abused to obtain a ‘high’. Amphetamine use leads to tolerance and sometimes physical dependence. Overdosage causes irritability, tremor, restlessness, insomnia, flushing, nausea and vomiting, irregularity of the pulse, delirium, hallucinations, convulsions and coma. Amphetamine can precipitate a PSYCHOSIS in predisposed people.amphetamine a drug that stimulates the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and inhibits sleep. Its structure is 1-phenyl-2-aminopropane.am·phet·a·mine (am-fet'ă-mēn) Structurally a sympathomimetic amine, considered a psychostimulant, and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. amphetamine
Synonyms for amphetaminenoun speedSynonymsSynonyms for amphetaminenoun a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetiteSynonymsRelated Words- amphetamine sulfate
- amphetamine sulphate
- bennie
- Benzedrine
- Dexedrine
- dextroamphetamine sulphate
- drug of abuse
- street drug
- deoxyephedrine
- meth
- methamphetamine
- methamphetamine hydrochloride
- Methedrine
- shabu
- chicken feed
- crank
- chalk
- trash
- glass
- ice
- excitant
- stimulant drug
- stimulant
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