Definition of dextroamphetamine
: a drug consisting of the dextrorotatory form of amphetamine that is usually administered in the form of its sulfate (C9H13N)2·H2SO4 chiefly in the treatment of narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder
Note: Dextroamphetamine is a strong stimulant of the central nervous system and is a common drug of abuse.
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The first known use of dextroamphetamine was in 1943
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