Drug Name:Dextroamphetamine
Drug Class:Central Nervous System Stimulant
Mechanism of Action:
  • Increases the release and blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain
  • Stimulates the release of serotonin
Use:
  • Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Narcolepsy
Side Effects:
  • Insomnia
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Increased heart rate
  • Nervousness
  • Irritability
Contraindications:
  • Advanced arteriosclerosis
  • Symptomatic cardiovascular disease
  • Moderate to severe hypertension
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Glaucoma
  • Agitated states
  • History of drug abuse
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics