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1. (n.) amphetamine
a racemic drug, C
Etymology: (1935–40; a (lpha ) +m (ethyl ) +ph (enyl ) +et (hyl ) +amine)
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1. (noun) amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
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1. Amphetamine
A powerful central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic. Amphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulation of release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. Amphetamine is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. The l- and the d,l-forms are included here. The l-form has less central nervous system activity but stronger cardiovascular effects. The d-form is DEXTROAMPHETAMINE.
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