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Generic Name
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Amphetamine And Dextroamphetamine | Dextroamphetamine | Dexmethylphenidate |
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Class
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Cns Stimulants | Cns Stimulants | Cns Stimulants |
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Prescription Generic Available
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Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pregnancy cat.
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C(us) | C(us) | C(us) |
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Approved Age
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3 And Older | 3 And Older | 6 And Older |
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Legal Status
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Schedule I (ca) Schedule Ii (us) | Schedule Ii (us) | Schedule Ii (us) |
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WADA Category
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S6 - Stimulants | ||
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Dependence Liability
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High | High | High |
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Excretion
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Urinary | Urinary | Renal |
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Possible Side Effects
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Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. | Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. | Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
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Routes (of administration)
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(medical) Oral, Insufflated, Intravenous | Oral | Oral |
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Dosage
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5–30 Mg Bid Or 5–60 Mg Q Am | 3-5: 2.5mg Qam–20 Mg Bid; 5- 16: 5 Mg Q Am–20 Mg Bid | 2.5 Mg Bid–10 Mg Bid |
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Maximum daily dose
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60 mg |
20 mg |
10 mg |
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Duration
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Intermediate-acting | Short-acting | Short-acting |
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Duration - time
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4-8 H | 3-5 H | 3-4 H |
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Molecular mass (g/mol)
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135.21 G/mol | 135.206 G/mol | 233.31 G/mol |
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Half Life
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10 Hours |
10 Hours |
4 Hours |
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Formula
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C9h13n | (c9h13n)2•h2so4 | C14h19no2 |
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Bioavailability
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Nasal 75%; Rectal 95-99%; Intravenous 100% | 22-25% |
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Protein binding
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15-40% |
12-15% |
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Metabolism
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Hepatic | Hepatic | Hepatic |
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