Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine

Generic name: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine [ am-FET-a-meen-and-DEX-troe-am-FET-a-meen ]
Brand names: Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis
Dosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (10 mg; 12.5 mg; 15 mg; 20 mg; 25 mg; 30 mg; 37.5 mg; 5 mg; 50 mg); oral tablet (10 mg; 12.5 mg; 15 mg; 20 mg; 30 mg; 5 mg; 7.5 mg)
Drug class:CNS stimulants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 13, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is amphetamine and dextroamphetamine?

Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is a combination medicine used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

amphetamine and dextroamphetamine 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 this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine,