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Record 1 1997-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
CONT

DEXEDRINE . SmithKline Beecham. Dextroamphetamine Sulfate. Sympathomimetic. Indications: The adjunctive treatment of narcolepsy, minimal brain dysfunction in children (e.g., hyperkinetic behavior), epilepsy and parkinsonism. Supplied: spansule capsules and tablets.

OBS

Dextroamphetamine sulfate (or Dexedrine), along with methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin), stimulates the brain. It is usually given to people with HIV infection with HIV-associated dementia to counter the symptoms of apathy and social withdrawal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
CONT

Dextrine, sulfate de dexamphétamine, SmithKline Beecham. Sympathicomimétique. Indications: Traitement d'appoint de la narcolepsie, d'un dysfonctionnement cérébral minime de l'enfant, de l'épilepsie et du syndrome parkinsonien. Présentation: capsules, spansules et comprimés.

Spanish

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