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dextroamphetamine and Drug Overdose

dextroamphetamine has been researched along with Drug Overdose in 6 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.

Drug Overdose: Accidental or deliberate use of a medication or street drug in excess of normal dosage.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 6-year-old girl displayed symptoms of serotonin syndrome after accidental ingestion of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)."3.78Dexmedetomidine to treat lisdexamfetamine overdose and serotonin toxidrome in a 6-year-old girl. ( Akingbola, OA; Singh, D, 2012)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (16.67)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's2 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Negus, SS1
Banks, ML1
Vohra, V1
King, A1
Daviskiba, S1
Reed, B1
Rockhill, S1
Kern, P1
Dean, D1
Kaland, ME1
Klein-Schwartz, W1
Akingbola, OA1
Singh, D1
MITCHELL, HS1
DENTON, RL1
Pearson, CC1

Reviews

1 review available for dextroamphetamine and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Self-induced overdose of ADHD medication.
    Journal of paediatrics and child health, 1996, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child; Clonidine;

1996

Other Studies

5 other studies available for dextroamphetamine and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Confronting the challenge of failed translation in medications development for substance use disorders.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 2021, Volume: 210

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; COVID-19; Dextroamphetamine; Dopamine Agonists; Dopamine Antagonists; Drug Devel

2021
Stimulant storm - state health department psychostimulant age-adjusted mortality rate correlates with psychostimulant-based Michigan Poison Center case exposures over time.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2021, Volume: 59, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Dextroamphetamine; Drug Overdose; Female; Hum

2021
Comparison of lisdexamfetamine and dextroamphetamine exposures reported to U.S. poison centers.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2015, Volume: 53, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chi-Square Dist

2015
Dexmedetomidine to treat lisdexamfetamine overdose and serotonin toxidrome in a 6-year-old girl.
    American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 2012, Volume: 21, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child;

2012
Overdosage with dexedrine.
    Canadian Medical Association journal, 1950, Volume: 62, Issue:6

    Topics: Amphetamine; Amphetamines; Dextroamphetamine; Drug Overdose

1950