Amphetamine - Wikipedia Amphetamine[note 2] (contracted from a lpha - m ethyl ph en et hyl amine) 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 Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that make your central nervous system more active They treat many conditions, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity
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 Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant that affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control Amphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) The Evekeo brand of amphetamine is used to treat ADHD and also 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 ADHD
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
Amphetamines - Alcohol and Drug Foundation Explore how amphetamines speed up brain-body communication as powerful stimulants Learn about their various forms, effects, risks, and signs of dependence
Substance use - amphetamines: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Amphetamines are drugs They can be legal or illegal They are legal when they are prescribed by a health care provider and used to treat health problems such as obesity, narcolepsy, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Using amphetamines can lead to addiction