Amphetamines

Products Amphetamines are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and sustained-release capsules. Structure and properties Amphetamines are derivatives of amphetamine. It is a methylphenethylamine structurally related to endogenous monoamines and stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Amphetamines are racemates and the –enantiomers. Effects Amphetamines have sympathomimetic, central stimulant, bronchodilator, psychoactive, … Amphetamines

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Symptoms Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, ADHD) is a developmental disorder of the central nervous system. Leading symptoms include: Inattention, decreased ability to concentrate. Hyperactivity, motor restlessness, restlessness. Impulsive (thoughtless) behavior Emotional problems Although ADHD begins in childhood, it also affects adolescents and adults and is more common in boys than girls. It presents itself, … Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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

Sympathomimetics

Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics

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

Retardation

Controlled release from the drug The special design of a drug can be used to achieve delayed, prolonged, continuous, and controlled release of the active ingredient over an extended period of time. This allows the timing, location, and rate of release to be influenced. Galenics Sustained-release drugs include sustained-release tablets, sustained-release capsules, sustained-release granules, and … Retardation

Stimulants

Products Stimulants are commercially available as drugs, narcotics, dietary supplements, and foods. Dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and solutions. Structure and properties Stimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure, but groups can be identified. Many, for example the amphetamines, are derived from the natural catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects The active ingredients … Stimulants

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