Amphetamine Benefits & Uses

Amphetamine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Low Libido

Amphetamine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: ADHD Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: ADHD Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: ADHD Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: ADHD Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Amphetamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amphetamine is used -

Moderate

Behavioural Changes
Hallucinations
Blurred vision
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)

Mild

Insomnia
Restlessness
Tremor
Dizziness
Headache
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Urticaria

Amphetamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Amphetamine safe for pregnant women?

Amphetamine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Amphetamine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Amphetamine safe during breastfeeding?

Amphetamine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Amphetamine on the Kidneys?

Amphetamine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Amphetamine on the Liver?

Using Amphetamine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Amphetamine on the Heart?

Amphetamine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amphetamine with Other Drugs

Amphetamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Fentanyl

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine

Caffeine

Amphetamine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amphetamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Tourette Syndrome
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Bulimia Nervosa
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Glaucoma
Seizures

Frequently asked Questions about Amphetamine

Is this Amphetamine habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Amphetamine. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Amphetamine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amphetamine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Amphetamine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Amphetamine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Amphetamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amphetamine

Taking Amphetamine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amphetamine

Consuming Amphetamine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Adderall XR® (mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product- dextroamphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, amphetamine sulfate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 134-135

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