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It is used to awaken the central nervous system and help the patient to remain attentive.
It’s the other name for amphetamine. Amphetamine is a prescription medication used to treat disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , or ADHD, it is a type of psychoactive stimulant.
Benzedrine increases energy, acts as a stimulant and decreases appetite in people. In addition, this medication was very popular as a stronger pill on the market as a weight loss supplement.
Applications
Amphetamines stimulate the nervous system and are used in the treatment of depression , attention deficit disorder, obesity and narcolepsy, a disorder that causes people to fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day.
Amphetamines produce considerable side effects and are especially toxic in large quantities. Amphetamines are commonly used as recreational drugs and are highly addictive.
Description
Benzedrine is usually administered orally and its effects can last for hours.
Amphetamines produce their effects by altering chemical substances that transmit nervous messages in the body.
Dósis
The typical dose of benzedrine or amphetamines in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults varies from 5 mg to 60 mg per day. These daily doses are generally divided into at least two small doses taken during the day.
Doses usually start at the lower end of the range and increase until the desired effects occur.
Children older than 12 years with narcolepsy initially receive 10 mg per day. Children between the ages of six and 12 start with 5 mg per day.
The typical dose for adults with obesity varies from 5 mg to 30 mg per day in divided doses. The medication is usually given between half an hour and one hour before meals.
The typical starting dose of benzedrine given to children with attention deficit disorder of more than six years is 5 mg per day. This is increased by 5 mg per day for a period of time until the desired effect is achieved. Children under six with this condition usually start with 2.5 mg per day.
Precautions
People who take amphetamines should not stop taking these medications suddenly. The dose should be gradually reduced and then discontinued.
Amphetamines should only be used under the supervision of a doctor. In general, people should take the medication early in the day so it does not interfere with sleep at night. Hazardous activities should be avoided until the person’s condition has stabilized with medication.
The effects of amphetamine can last up to 20 hours after the last time the medication was taken.
Benzedrine therapy administered to women for medical reasons does not present a significant risk for the development of the fetus due to congenital disorders. In such cases, there may be a slight withdrawal in the newborn.
However, the illicit use of amphetamines for non-medical reasons presents a significant risk to the fetus and the newborn due to uncontrollable doses.
Amphetamines are highly addictive and should be used only if alternative approaches have failed. They should be used with great caution in children younger than three years, in people with a history of slightly elevated blood pressure, in people with neurological tics and in people with Tourette syndrome .
Benzedrine should not be taken by people with a history of:
- Hyperactive thyroid
- Moderate to severe high blood pressure .
- Ocular disease called glaucoma.
- Severe arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
- Psychotic disorders symptoms (hallucinations and delusions).
People with a history of drug abuse, psychological agitation, or cardiovascular disease should also not receive amphetamine therapy.
Side effects
The most common side effects associated with amphetamines include:
- Development of irregular heartbeats.
- Increased heart rate
- Increased blood pressure.
- Dizziness
- Insomnia .
- Restlessness.
- Headache.
- Tremors
- Dry mouth.
- Metallic flavor.
- Diarrhea.
- Constipation.
- Weightloss.
Other side effects may include
- Changes in the sexual impulse.
- Sickness.
- Vomiting
- Allergic reactions.
- Shaking chills.
- Depression.
- Irritability.
- Other problems related to the digestive system.
High doses, whether for medical or illicit purposes, can cause addiction, dependence, increased aggression and, in some cases, psychotic episodes.
Interactions
Patients taking amphetamines should always inform their doctors and dentists that they are using this medication. They should also consult their doctor before taking any over-the-counter medication while taking amphetamines.
The interaction between over-the-counter cold medications with amphetamine, for example, is particularly dangerous because this combination can significantly increase blood pressure.
Such cold medications should be avoided when using amphetamine unless a doctor has carefully analyzed the combination.
The combination of amphetamines and antacids slows the body’s ability to eliminate amphetamine.
There are other interactions that do not appear in this article.
