Amphetamine

Products In many countries, no drugs containing amphetamine are currently registered. The active ingredient is subject to narcotics legislation and requires an aggravated prescription, but is basically not prohibited like other substances from the amphetamine group. In some countries, medicines containing dexamphetamine are on the market, for example in Germany and the USA. Structure and … Amphetamine

Dexmethylphenidate

Products Dexmethylphenidate is commercially available in the form of capsules with a modified release of active ingredient (Focalin XR). It was approved in many countries in 2009. Since it does not contain L-threo-methylphenidate, the strengths are correspondingly half less (5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg) than Ritalin LA (10 mg, 20 mg, 30 … Dexmethylphenidate

Lisdexamphetamine

Products Lisdexamphetamine (LDX) was approved in many countries in March 2014 in capsule form (Elvanse). It has been available in the United States since 2007 (Vyvanse). The dosage form is non-retarded, unlike other ADHD medications. Continuous release is achieved with the conversion of the prodrug. Lisdexamphetamine is legally classified as a narcotic and therefore requires … Lisdexamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Products Methamphetamine is no longer registered as a drug in many countries. Pervitin has been out of commerce for some time. Methamphetamine is one of the narcotics and is subject to more stringent prescription requirements, but it is not a banned substance. In principle, medicines could be prepared in pharmacies as a magisterial prescription. In … Methamphetamine

Methylphenidate: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Methylphenidate is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, and sustained-release capsules (e.g., Ritalin, Concerta, Medikinet, Equasym, generics). It has been approved since 1954. The drug is subject to strict control as a narcotic and is available only by prescription. The isomer dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR) is also … Methylphenidate: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Adderall

Products Adderall is commercially available in the United States in the form of tablets and sustained-release capsules (Adderall, Adderall XR). It is not registered in many countries, but related products are available. The name is derived from the abbreviation ADD (attention deficit disorder, ADHD). Structure and properties Adderall contains a mixture of the following four … Adderall

Fencamfamine

Products Fencamfamine is not commercially available as a drug in many countries. Legally, it belongs to narcotics (schedule b) and is subject to the corresponding legislation. Unlike the designer drug camphetamine, fencamfamine is not banned. Structure and properties Fencamfamine (C15H21N, Mr = 215.3 g/mol) is structurally closely related to the narcotic camphetamine. It is a … Fencamfamine

Fenfluramine

Products Finished medicines containing fenfluramine are no longer available in many countries. Ponflural is out of commerce. Fenfluramine has also been combined with phentermine (“fen-phen”). Structure and properties Fenfluramine (C12H16F3N, Mr = 231.3 g/mol) is a fluorinated amphetamine derivative and a racemate. The pure enantiomer dexfenfluramine has also been used medicinally. Effects Fenfluramine (ATC A08AA02) … Fenfluramine

Benzphetamine

Products In many countries, there are no products with benzphetamine on the market. The active ingredient belongs to the narcotics. Benzphetamine is available in the USA, for example (e.g. Didrex). Structure and properties Benzphetamine (C17H22ClN, Mr = 275.8 g/mol) is present in drugs as benzphetamine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. … Benzphetamine

Dexamphetamine

Products Dexamphetamine was reapproved in many countries in 2020 in tablet form (Attentin). Dexamine tablets (5 mg, Streuli) are no longer available. Also available is the prodrug lisdexamphetamine (Elvanse). Drugs containing dexamphetamine are also prepared as an extemporaneous prescription in a pharmacy or ordered by pharmacies from specialized service providers. Dexamphetamine is a narcotic and … Dexamphetamine

Phentermine

Products Phentermine is no longer available in many countries. It was formerly included in Adipex, Ionamine, and Normaform. Phentermine is still on sale in some countries, including the United States. Phentermine is also combined with topiramate (Qsymia) and fenfluramine (“fen-phen”). The combinations are controversial. The European Medicines Agency has rejected approval. Structure and properties Phentermine … Phentermine