Amphetamine - Wikipedia Amphetamine [note 2] (contracted from alpha-methylphenethylamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity; it is also used to treat binge eating disorder in the form of its inactive prodrug lisdexamfetamine
What Are Amphetamines? Uses, Side Effects Types - Cleveland Clinic Amphetamines are a type of stimulant drug that makes your nervous system more active They can help people with a wide array of conditions While you might be leery of taking amphetamines because of their reputation for nonmedical use, your risk of unwanted effects is very low if you take them as prescribed What are amphetamines?
List of Amphetamine Drugs Amphetamines are a collective group of drugs that include amphetamines and amphetamine derivatives such as dextroamphetamine, levoamphetamine, and methamphetamine Amphetamines speed up the brain and are highly addictive central nervous system stimulants
Amphetamine Addiction: Uses, Side Effects, and Treatment Amphetamines are a class of drugs that belong to the larger category of stimulants, substances known for their ability to increase alertness and energy levels 2,3 The U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of amphetamines to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy 4,5
Amphetamine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Amphetamine is a medication used in the management and treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy It is classified as a central nervous system stimulant This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for amphetamine as an agent in treating ADHD and narcolepsy
Drug Fact Sheet: Amphetamines - DEA. gov Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the body’s system Some are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) WHAT IS THEIR ORIGIN? Amphetamines were first marketed in the 1930s as Benzedrine in an over-the-counter inhaler to treat nasal congestion