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METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
537-46-2
CAS number
C10H15N
formula, see observation
DEF

The sulfate salt of the dextrorotary isomer of methamphetamine, having the same actions as the base.

OBS

Methamphetamine hydrochloride is used orally in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It has been used as an anorectic in the treatment of obesity but no longer recommended for this purpose.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H15N

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
537-46-2
CAS number
C10H15N
formula, see observation
CONT

Chlorhydrate de méthamphétamine. Propriétés pharmacologiques : 1. nooanaleptique; 2. anorexigène; 3. sympathomimétique; 4. sympathomimétique indirect; 5. hyperglycémiant.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H15N

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
537-46-2
CAS number
C10H15N
formula, see observation
CONT

El Cidrín es [...] un anorexígeno compuesto a base de clorhidrato de metanfetamina, que forma parte de las anfetaminas. Este medicamento se prescribe para tratamiento del síndrome de déficit atencional o trastornos de concentración y atención con hiperactividad. Su prescripción médica debe hacerse a través de receta cheque.

CONT

Fórmula química: C10H15N

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