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dextroamphetamine and Delirium

dextroamphetamine has been researched along with Delirium in 1 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.

Delirium: A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hales, RE1
Hershey, SC1

Reviews

1 review available for dextroamphetamine and Delirium

ArticleYear
Psychopharmacologic issues in the diagnosis and treatment of organic mental disorders.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 1984, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Delirium; Dementia;

1984