dextroamphetamine
noun
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Definition of dextroamphetamine
Note: Dextroamphetamine is a strong stimulant of the central nervous system and is a common drug of abuse.
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Adderall, a medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. — Gary Klien, The Mercury News, "Bay Area doctor accused of medical, sexual improprieties," 15 July 2019 Murray-Reiser was also found with 47 pills of Alprazolam, an anxiety drug, and 17 pills of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, state police said. — Nicholas Rondinone, courant.com, "Drug Task Force Nabs Two With 50 Grams Fentanyl," 11 May 2018 Nine people who are said to have obtained fraudulent prescriptions for oxycodone, hydrocodone, alprazolam, amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall) and Klonopin, were also named in the indictment, the newspaper reported. — Kim Chatelain, NOLA.com, "Texas cop killer had criminal record in St. Tammany: report," 1 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dextroamphetamine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dextroamphetamine
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Medical Definition of dextroamphetamine
Note: Trademarks for preparations containing dexamphetamine include Adderall and Dexedrine. It is a strong stimulant of the central nervous system and is a common drug of abuse.