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.
    

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The amphetamines and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) / report by the Advisory Committee on Drug Dependence.

Amphetamine in clinical medicine actions and uses / by W.R. Bett, Leonard H. Howells and A.D. MacDonald.

The amphetamines : their actions and uses / by Chauncey D. Leake.

Speed : information for users / Project L.S.D.

Amphetamine / [written by Andrew Preston].

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The amphetamines and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) / report by the Advisory Committee on Drug Dependence.

Amphetamine in clinical medicine actions and uses / by W.R. Bett, Leonard H. Howells and A.D. MacDonald.

The amphetamines : their actions and uses / by Chauncey D. Leake.

Speed : information for users / Project L.S.D.

Amphetamine / [written by Andrew Preston].