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amphetamine and Altered Level of Consciousness

amphetamine has been researched along with Altered Level of Consciousness in 2 studies

Amphetamine: A powerful central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic. Amphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulation of release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. Amphetamine is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. The l- and the d,l-forms are included here. The l-form has less central nervous system activity but stronger cardiovascular effects. The d-form is DEXTROAMPHETAMINE.
1-phenylpropan-2-amine : A primary amine that is isopropylamine in which a hydrogen attached to one of the methyl groups has been replaced by a phenyl group.
amphetamine : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)-amphetamine (also known as levamphetamine or levoamphetamine) and (S)-amphetamine (also known as dexamfetamine or dextroamphetamine.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Some evidence indicates that bipolar depression may be more responsive to dopaminergic agents, suggesting that adjunctive stimulant medication may be an effective treatment for bipolar depression as well as for medication-induced sedation."2.71Adjunctive stimulant use in patients with bipolar disorder: treatment of residual depression and sedation. ( Carlson, PJ; Merlock, MC; Suppes, T, 2004)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Perello, R1
Losada, A1
Chen Qin, J1
Supervia, A1
Salgado, E1
Smithson, A1
Xipell, M1
Inciarte, A1
Vallecillo, G1
Carlson, PJ1
Merlock, MC1
Suppes, T1

Trials

1 trial available for amphetamine and Altered Level of Consciousness

ArticleYear
Adjunctive stimulant use in patients with bipolar disorder: treatment of residual depression and sedation.
    Bipolar disorders, 2004, Volume: 6, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amphetamine; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Central Nervous System Stimulants;

2004

Other Studies

1 other study available for amphetamine and Altered Level of Consciousness

ArticleYear
Amphetamine-related intoxications in people living with HIV: An observational study in an emergency department in Barcelona (Spain) from 2018 to 2020.
    HIV medicine, 2023, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamine; Consciousness Disorders; Emergency Service, Hospital; HIV Infections; Humans; Ma

2023