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Dexedrine

Generic Name:dextroamphetamine
Company:GlaxoSmithKline
Web Site:www.gsk.com
Country:USA
 

Description:

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate) is the dextro isomer of the compound d,l-amphetamine sulfate, a sympathomimetic amine of the amphetamine group. Chemically, dextroamphetamine is d-alpha-methylphenethylamine, and is present in all forms of Dexedrine as the neutral sulfate.
 
Indications:Dexedrine is indicated for the treatment of:

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) in patients, ages 6 years to 16 years; as an integral part of a total treatment program that typically includes other measures, e.g. psychological, educational, social.

Narcolepsy

Revised April 2009
 
 
 

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