dextroamphetamine has been researched along with Constipation in 2 studies
Dextroamphetamine: The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic.
(S)-amphetamine : A 1-phenylpropan-2-amine that has S configuration.
Constipation: Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Dextroamphetamine sulfate 15 mg extended release capsules was prescribed to an 18-year-old young woman who had severe constipation with a bowel movement every two to three weeks and sometimes every five to six weeks who did not respond to standard therapy and where no definite etiology was determined." | 3.79 | The use of sympathomimetic amines for the treatment of severe constipation refractory to conventional therapy--case report. ( Check, JH; Katsoff, B, 2013) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Check, JH | 1 |
| Katsoff, B | 1 |
| Stunkard, A | 1 |
| Rickels, K | 1 |
| Hesbacher, P | 1 |
1 trial available for dextroamphetamine and Constipation
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Fenfluramine in the treatment of obesity.
Topics: Adult; Appetite Depressants; Body Weight; Clinical Trials as Topic; Constipation; Dextroamphetamine; | 1973 |
1 other study available for dextroamphetamine and Constipation
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
The use of sympathomimetic amines for the treatment of severe constipation refractory to conventional therapy--case report.
Topics: Adolescent; Constipation; Dextroamphetamine; Female; Humans; Sympathomimetics | 2013 |