Drug Name:Methamphetamine
Drug Class:Central Nervous System Stimulant
Mechanism of Action:
  • Increases the release and blocks the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain
  • Stimulates the central nervous system
Use:
  • Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Treatment of narcolepsy
  • Short-term treatment of obesity
Side Effects:
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Agitation
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Increased heart rate
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Chest pain
  • Seizures
  • Psychosis
  • Hallucinations
  • Paranoia
  • Aggressive behavior
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to methamphetamine or any component of the formulation
  • Advanced arteriosclerosis
  • Symptomatic cardiovascular disease
  • Moderate to severe hypertension
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Glaucoma
  • Agitated states
  • History of drug abuse
  • MAOI use within the past 14 days
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Addiction Medicine