Definisjon av amphetamine

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Noun

amphetamine - a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
pep pill, upper, speed
excitant, stimulant drug, stimulant a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
drug of abuse, street drug a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction
amphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system
bennie, benzedrine a form of amphetamine
dexedrine, dextroamphetamine sulphate an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
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Substantiv

amphetamine - 1-phenyl-2-propylamine; a colourless volatile liquid; any of its derivatives.
amphetamine - A class of drugs used as a stimulant of the central nervous system in the treatment of ADHD, depression, and narcolepsy, and abused illegally as a stimulant.

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  • Amphetamine or amfetamine is a psychostimulant drug of the phenethylamine class that is known to produce increased wakefulness and focus in association with decreased fatigue and appetite. Amphetamine is chemically related to methamphetamine and lisdexamfetamine, a class of potent drugs that act by increasing levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, inducing euphoria. The class includes prescription CNS drugs commonly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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  • amphetamine
    A prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children.

Substantiv

  • Entall: amphetamine
  • Flertall: amphetamines

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