• however, while effects of cocaine last for 10-20 minutes, duration of amphetamine action is much longer-as long as 10-12 hours. (medscape.com)
  • Stimulants, such as amphetamines and cocaine, speed up the nervous system. (webmd.com)
  • Expression of a similar gene transcript in rodents is upregulated following administration of cocaine and amphetamine. (nih.gov)
  • Cocaine and amphetamine-regulated transcript prepropeptide gene (CARTPT) polymorphism interacts with Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I) and Healthy Eating Index (HEI) to affect hypothalamic hormones and cardio-metabolic risk factors among obese individuals. (nih.gov)
  • Narcotics are also common and include narcotics, amphetamines, prescription drugs such as stimulants and opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, hallucinogens, and club drugs, including ecstasy and GHB, are some of the most common forms of drugs abused. (bridgingthegaps.com)
  • The main issues are with extended release amphetamine salts and guanfacine ER (Intuniv). (thecarlatreport.com)
  • Food delays the effects of some extended release amphetamine salts. (thecarlatreport.com)
  • A high-fat meal delays the time to peak concentration (Tmax) of some extended release versions of mixed amphetamine salts, in particular the following: Mydayis (delayed by 4.5-5 hours), Adderall XR (2.5 hours), and Adzenys XR-ODT (2-2.5 hours). (thecarlatreport.com)
  • The generic name for the drug in both the tablet and the capsule is amphetamine/dextroamphetamine salts. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Other potentials for amphetamine abuse include prescription medications often used for attention deficit disorder and various over-the-counter diet pills. (medscape.com)
  • Before turning to these medications, the FDA has issued a boxed warning indicating that "Misuse of amphetamine may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse reactions. (healthline.com)
  • This medication may interact with other medications or supplements, sometimes significantly. (familiprix.com)
  • Many prescription medications and dietary supplements can interact with levothyroxine and either increase or decrease its potency. (adam.com)
  • In addition, some over-the-counter medications as well as herbal/nutritional supplements may interact with your prescription medications and bring on palpitations," says John P. Higgins, MD, MPH, MPHIL, associate professor of medicine at The University of Texas Medical School and chief of cardiology at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, both in Houston. (qualityhealth.com)
  • Ask about potential benefits and side effects and how they may interact with other medications or medical conditions. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Amphetamine (Evekeo, others) is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Amphetamine (Evekeo, others) is also used for a limited period of time (a few weeks) along with a reduced calorie diet and an exercise plan for weight loss in obese people unable to lose weight. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Amphetamines also inhibit monoamine oxidase, which degrades biogenic amine neurotransmitters intracellularly. (medscape.com)
  • Synthetic amphetamine compounds commonly are produced in clandestine laboratories and vary in purity and potency. (medscape.com)
  • Contrary to the image of an isolated, autistic child, Garrett has the ability to interact with adults and children alike. (abilitymagazine.com)
  • Each tablet, for oral administration contains 5 mg or 10 mg of amphetamine sulfate. (nih.gov)
  • The phenylethylamine structure of amphetamines (see the image below) is similar to catecholaminergic, dopaminergic, and serotonergic agonists (biogenic amines), which may explain their actions. (medscape.com)
  • ADDERALL XR and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. (healthyplace.com)
  • Tricyclic antidepressants may interact with medicines used during surgery, dental procedures, or emergency treatment. (encyclopedia.com)
  • The routes of amphetamine administration may be oral (ingestion), inhalation (smoke), or injection (intravenous). (medscape.com)
  • Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking amphetamine / dextroamphetamine and each time you get a refill. (webmd.com)
  • Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with amphetamine and each time you refill your prescription. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Generic amphetamine/dextroamphetamine may sometimes be prescribed instead of the brand-name medication. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Laboratory studies reveal that amphetamines interfere with the normal control of the neurohumoral (hypothalamopituitary) axis, affecting secretion of such factors as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). (medscape.com)
  • There is neither specific evidence which clearly establishes the mechanism whereby amphetamines produce mental and behavioral effects in children, nor conclusive evidence regarding how those effects relate to the condition of the central nervous system. (nih.gov)
  • The limited usefulness of amphetamines (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ) should be weighed against possible risks inherent in use of the drug, such as those described below. (nih.gov)
  • With interaction studies, depressant properties of delta-9-THC tended to predominate regardless of the pharmacological properties of the interacting drug. (erowid.org)
  • The Ca(2+)-dependent release is mediated by Ca(2+)-influx (mainly through P-type Ca(2+)-channels), possibly triggered by the drug interacting with an unknown intracellular target, affected by methiothepin, common to both 5-HT and dopamine synaptosomes. (erowid.org)
  • Treatment with the dopamine receptor agonist, apomorphine, or the dopamine-releasing drug, amphetamine, produced significant disruption of PPI in control mice but not in ACE knockout mice. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • A drug screen performed at his birth did come back positive for amphetamines. (abilitymagazine.com)
  • Clinical effects of amphetamine abuse are significant and commonly observed in emergency departments (EDs). (medscape.com)
  • Some fruit juices and fruits can interact with numerous drugs, in many cases causing adverse effects. (wikipedia.org)
  • this may be important for understanding effects of amphetamine use on the fetus during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
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  • Amphetamines are a class of compounds that are abused in many regions of the world, including the United States, Australasia, and Europe. (medscape.com)
  • Levodopa may interact with drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, and should not be used by women who are pregnant, who plan to become pregnant or who are breastfeeding. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Amphetamines are a group of structurally related compounds that produce central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) stimulation. (medscape.com)
  • The mechanism underlying 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and/or dopamine release induced by (+)-amphetamine ((+)-Amph), 3,4-methylendioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), p-chloroamphetamine (pCA) and (+)-fenfluramine ((+)-Fen) was investigated in rat brain superfused synaptosomes preloaded with the 3H neurotransmitters. (erowid.org)