Drug reference
dextroamphetamine
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (CNS Stimulants)
Mechanism of action
Sympathomimetic amine that promotes release of dopamine and norepinephrine from their storage sites in the presynaptic nerve terminals; may also block reuptake of catecholamines by competitive inhibition.
Common side effects
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Vomiting
- Appetite loss
- Emotional lability
- Abdominal pain
Known interactions (10)
- dextroamphetamine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + linezolid Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + phenelzine Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + rasagiline Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + safinamide Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + selegiline Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + ergotamine Major
- dextroamphetamine + procarbazine Major
- cabergoline + dextroamphetamine Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is dextroamphetamine?
dextroamphetamine belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does dextroamphetamine work?
Sympathomimetic amine that promotes release of dopamine and norepinephrine from their storage sites in the presynaptic nerve terminals; may also block reuptake of catecholamines by competitive inhibition.
What are the common side effects of dextroamphetamine?
Insomnia, Nervousness, Vomiting, Appetite loss, Emotional lability, Abdominal pain
Which drugs interact with dextroamphetamine?
isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine, ergotamine, procarbazine, cabergoline
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