amphetamines

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Definition of amphetamines in English Turkish dictionary
amphetamine: {i} amfetamin
amphetamine: (Tıp) Sentetik, renksiz ve hareketli bir sıvı (C9H13N)2, H2SO4), depresyonda, parkinsonizmde e narkolepside kullanılan bir madde
amphetamine: (isim) amfetamin

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Definition of amphetamines in English English dictionary: A family of drugs that stimulates the central nervous system, prescribed to treat attention-deficit disorders in children and also for narcolepsy They are habit-forming, are controlled under U S law and are no longer prescribed as appetite suppressants These drugs include amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine They may be ingredients of several combination drugs; A central nervous system stimulant used especially in cold and hay fever medicine; A group of drugs which stimulate the central nervous system; A class of stimulants, including benzedrine and methedrine; Stimulant drugs whose effects are very similar to cocaine; plural of amphetamine; stimulant drugs producing rush of euphoria followed by crash and depression; Stimulant medication many times used to treat hyperactivity The medication stimulates the cerebral cortex of the brain Street name: Speed; Powerful stimulants that produce a conscious sense of increased energy and a euphoric high (p 180); A group of drugs used to stimulate the cerebral cortex of the brain; in children, can be used to treat hyperactivity; A class of drugs that have pronounced stimulant effects on the central nervous system Street names include "speed," "uppers," "bennies," "pep pills," and the so-called designer drugs (such as Ecstasy); crank; hearts; uppers
amphetamine: 1-phenyl-2-propylamine; a colourless volatile liquid; any of its derivatives
amphetamine: Behavioral Stimulant
amphetamine: a psychostimulant drug that acts on the central nervous system
amphetamine: A class of drugs used as a stimulant of the central nervous system in the treatment of ADHD, depression, and narcolepsy, and abused illegally as a stimulant
amphetamine: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
amphetamine: Amphetamine is a drug which increases people's energy, makes them excited, and reduces their desire for food. = speed. a drug that gives you a feeling of excitement and a lot of energy (alpha-methyl-phenethylamine). Organic compound, prototype of a class of synthetic amphetamine drugs (e.g., Benzedrine, Dexedrine, methamphetamine), that stimulates the central nervous system. It was first synthesized in 1887. Amphetamines cause wakefulness, euphoria, decreased fatigue, and increased ability to concentrate. Since they dull the appetite, they have been used for weight reduction. Often called "speed," they are used (often illicitly) to stay awake. In children with attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, they have a calming effect, helping them concentrate. Undesirable effects include overstimulation, with paranoia, restlessness, insomnia, tremor, and irritability, and a deep depression when the drug wears off. This, along with rapid development of tolerance requiring increased doses, can lead to drug addiction
amphetamine: A compound (or its derivatives) that acts as a central nervous system stimulant Used as a stimulant in depressed states, to reduce appetite, and in attention-deficit disorders, it can also alleviate nasal congestion Amphetamine use can lead to dependence It has a high potential for abuse Blood and urine tests can detect amphetamine use and toxic levels
amphetamine: {i} substance which stimulates the central nervous system