Dexedrine
Definition
- Noun:
- A central nervous system stimulant: Dexedrine is a pharmaceutical drug, specifically an isomer of amphetamine, used to stimulate the central nervous system.
- A trademarked medication: The term is often used as a trade name for this specific preparation of dextroamphetamine.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Dexedrine for the patient's attention deficit disorder.
- Dexedrine is a controlled substance due to its stimulant properties.
Advanced Usage
- "on Dexedrine": Referring to being under the influence or prescribed the medication.
- He was more focused in class after starting on Dexedrine.
Variants and Related Words
- Dextroamphetamine (n): The generic pharmaceutical name for the active compound in Dexedrine.
- Dextroamphetamine is the primary ingredient in Dexedrine.
Synonyms
- Stimulant: A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
- Amphetamine: A drug that acts as a stimulant of the central nervous system.
Noun
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an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
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