amphetamine

Definition of Amphetamine in English :

Noun

1. amphetamine, pep pill, speed, upper

a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

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Amphetamine

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noun

a synthetic colourless volatile liquid used medicinally as the white crystalline sulphate, mainly for its stimulant action on the central nervous system, although it also stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. It can have unpleasant or dangerous side effects and drug dependence can occur; 1-phenyl-2-aminopropane. Formula: C6H5CH2CH(NH2)CH3

Amphetamine

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noun

1.

a colorless, liquid drug, C6H5CH2CH(NH2)CH3, that acts as a stimulant of the central nervous system and is used, usually in its crystalline sulfate or phosphate form, as a medicine to treat narcolepsy, depression, obesity, and Parkinson's disease

often used nonmedically for its stimulant effect, it is potentially habit forming

2.

any closely related drug, as Dexedrine

Amphetamine

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n.

A synthetic compound, C₉H₁₃N, that occurs as a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers or as one of its stereoisomers (especially dextroamphetamine), derivatives (such as methamphetamine), or salts. Amphetamine acts as a central nervous system stimulant, and various formulations are used in the medical treatment of certain conditions (such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and illegally as stimulants.

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