Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pharmaceutical drug: "dextroamphetamine sulphate" is a specific chemical isomer of amphetamine, used primarily as a stimulant medication.
   • A central nervous system stimulant: It acts on the brain and spinal cord to increase alertness, attention, and energy.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed dextroamphetamine sulphate for the treatment of narcolepsy.
  • Dextroamphetamine sulphate is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: The term is used formally in medical, psychiatric, and pharmacological contexts to specify this particular isomer of amphetamine, often in discussions of treatment for ADHD or narcolepsy.
  • The study compared the efficacy of dextroamphetamine sulphate to that of methylphenidate.

Variants and Related Words

• Dexedrine (n): A common brand name for dextroamphetamine sulphate.
  • Dexedrine is a trade name for dextroamphetamine sulphate.
• Dextroamphetamine (n): The active chemical compound without specifying the sulphate salt form.
  • Dextroamphetamine is the key stimulant component.

Synonyms

• Central nervous system stimulant: A general class of drugs that includes dextroamphetamine sulphate.
• Psychostimulant: A drug that increases psychomotor activity.

Related Phrases

• Amphetamine salt: A broader category that includes dextroamphetamine sulphate.
  • The prescription contains mixed amphetamine salts, including dextroamphetamine sulphate.

Noun

1. an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant