Dextroamphetamine can also be prescribed as the inactive prodrug (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) which after absorption converts into the Dextroamphetamine Example Dextroamphetamine is available in dosage form, pharmaceutically as Dextroamphetamine sulfate. Dextroamphetamine exhibits the phenomena of dependence and addiction when it is used for a long period. Dextroamphetamine also finds its use as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant Dextroamphetamine is a psychotomimetic so it is also a drug of abuse. Dextroamphetamine is also used in cognitive enhancement and in athletic performance. Dextroamphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy, attention deficit disorders, and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has many mechanisms of actions like it blocks the uptake of adrenaline and dopamine, stimulates the release of monoamines, and inhibits monoamine oxidase. Dextroamphetamine is more potent CNS stimulant than the Levoamphetamine. It is potent CNS stimulator and sympathomimetic. Use in Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderĭextroamphetamine is used to enhance Athlete performance.Īdderall is used to enhance Athlete performance.ĬONTINUE READING BELOW What is Dextroamphetamineĭextroamphetamine is the dextrorotatory synthetic amphetamines. Dextroamphetamine oral solution is available as 5 mg/5 mL while Adderall is not available in oral solution form.ĬONTINUE READING BELOW Comparison Chart Dextroamphetamineĭextroamphetamine is the dextrorotary enantiomer of amphetamine which is most potent central nervous system stimulant.Īdderall is the combination of two central nervous stimulants i-e Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine.ĭextroamphetamine stimulates alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors.Īdderall stimulates alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors.ĭextroamphetamine has stimulatory actions on CNS.Īdderall being a combination of Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine has stimulatory actions on CNS.ĭextroamphetamine is used to improve alertness in narcolepsy.Īdderall is used to treat narcolepsy by improving mental alertness
Dextroamphetamine extended-release capsules are available in 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg strength on the other hand, Adderall extended-release dosage form is available in the same strength as its immediate release dosage form strength. Dextroamphetamine immediate-release tablets are available in different strengths (2.5 ,5, 7.5, 10 mg, 15, 20, and 30)in mg while Adderall immediate-release tablets are available in different strength (5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, and 30) in mg. Dextroamphetamine is dextroamphetamine on the other hand, Adderall is a combination of dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine. Dextroamphetamine is the generic name of the member of amphetamine while Adderall is the brand name of the amphetamine. Adderallĭextroamphetamine is a single drug, while Adderall is a combination of two drugs. The main difference between Dextroamphetamine and Adderall is that Dextroamphetamine is the generic name of the drug, while Adderall is the brand name of a drug containing both dextroamphetamine and amphetamine.
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