Drug Name: | Methamphetamine |
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Drug Class: | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Increases the release and blocks the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain
- Stimulates the central nervous system
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Use: | - Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Treatment of narcolepsy
- Short-term treatment of obesity
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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
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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
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Specialty: | - Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Addiction Medicine
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