dextroamphetamine
noun
dex·tro·am·phet·amine
ˈdek-(ˌ)strō-am-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn 
-mən
: a drug consisting of the dextrorotatory form of amphetamine that is usually administered in the form of its sulfate (C9H13N)2·H2SO4 chiefly in the treatment of narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Note: Dextroamphetamine is a strong stimulant of the central nervous system and is a common drug of abuse.
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Adderall, a prescription ADHD and narcolepsy medication, includes a mixture of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, not methamphetamine.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Adderall, a prescription ADHD and narcolepsy medication, includes a mixture of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, not methamphetamine.
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Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
The drugs include Adderall, Vyvanse and generic amphetamines, such as dextroamphetamine.
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Akshay Syal, M.d.,
NBC News,
12 Sep. 2024
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dextroamphetamine
noun
dex·tro·am·phet·amine
ˌdek-(ˌ)strō-am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn, -mən
variants
or chiefly British dexamphetamine
: a drug consisting of dextrorotatory amphetamine that is usually administered in the form of its sulfate (C9H13N)2·H2SO4, chiefly in the treatment of narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Note: Trademarks for preparations containing dexamphetamine include Adderall and Dexedrine. It is a strong stimulant of the central nervous system and is a common drug of abuse.
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