Dextroamphetamine

Generic name: dextroamphetamine [ DEX-tro-am-FET-a-meen ]
Brand names: Dexedrine Spansule, ProCentra, Zenzedi, Dexedrine, Dextrostat, Liquadd
Dosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (10 mg; 15 mg; 5 mg); oral solution (5 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (10 mg; 15 mg; 2.5 mg; 20 mg; 30 mg; 5 mg; 7.5 mg)
Drug class:CNS stimulants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 30, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is dextroamphetamine?

Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Dextroamphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Dextroamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use dextroamphetamine if you have glaucoma, overactive thyroid, severe agitation, moderate to severe high blood pressure, heart disease or coronary artery disease, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

Dextroamphetamine may be habit-forming, and this medicine is a drug of abuse. Tell your doctor if you have had problems with drug or alcohol abuse.

Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.

Do not use dextroamphetamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as