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METHAMPHETAMINE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride
1, record 1, English, crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crystal methamphetamine 2, record 1, English, crystal%20methamphetamine
correct
- crystal meth 3, record 1, English, crystal%20meth
correct
- ice 4, record 1, English, ice
correct, familiar
- tina 3, record 1, English, tina
correct, familiar
- glass 3, record 1, English, glass
correct, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crystal methamphetamine is a colorless, odorless form of d-methamphetamine, a powerful and highly addictive synthetic (man-made) stimulant. Crystal methamphetamine typically resembles small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white "rocks" of various sizes. Like powdered methamphetamine (another form of d-methamphetamine), crystal methamphetamine is abused because of the long-lasting euphoric effects it produces. Crystal methamphetamine, however, typically has a higher purity level and may produce even longer-lasting and more intense physiological effects than the powdered form of the drug. 2, record 1, English, - crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crystal methamphetamine use is associated with numerous serious physical problems. The drug can cause rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, and damage to the small blood vessels in the brain--which can lead to stroke. Chronic use of the drug can result in inflammation of the heart lining. Overdoses can cause hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), convulsions, and death. 2, record 1, English, - crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthamphétamine en cristaux
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- meth en cristaux 2, record 1, French, meth%20en%20cristaux
correct, feminine noun
- méthamphétamine cristallisée 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20cristallis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- 222 4, record 1, French, 222
correct, familiar
- beurre d’arachides 4, record 1, French, beurre%20d%26rsquo%3Barachides
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- kryptonite 4, record 1, French, kryptonite%20
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- pinotte 4, record 1, French, pinotte
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthamphétamine en cristaux est un stimulant très puissant du système nerveux central. Elle provoque une forte dépendance et cause des problèmes de santé graves tels que neurotoxicité, paranoïa, psychose, dépression, violence et décès. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les cristaux stimulent le système nerveux central par l'accroissement des niveaux de neurotransmetteurs, comme la dopamine. À faible dose, ils rendent plus alerte et suppriment la sensation de faim et de fatigue. À forte dose, ces cristaux peuvent engendrer de l'agitation et des comportements bizarres. Les effets physiques sont une accélération du rythme cardiaque, une augmentation de la tension artérielle et de la température corporelle. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cristal de metanfetamina
1, record 1, Spanish, cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- metanfetamina en cristal 2, record 1, Spanish, metanfetamina%20en%20cristal%20
correct, feminine noun
- cristal 3, record 1, Spanish, cristal%20
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- hielo 4, record 1, Spanish, hielo
masculine noun, familiar
- arranque 4, record 1, Spanish, arranque
masculine noun, familiar
- vidrio 4, record 1, Spanish, vidrio
masculine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El cristal [...] suele tener una forma de pedacitos de vidrio y se toma diluido en la bebida. Su ingesta provoca un efecto de euforia durante unas 18 horas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Droga de diseño muy peligrosa que afecta gravemente al cerebro [con] efectos similares a los de la cocaína, aunque [...] mucho más barata y adictiva. Entre otras consecuencias, puede causar daños cardiovasculares y desnutrición. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- methamphetamine hydrochloride
1, record 2, English, methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sulfate salt of the dextrorotary isomer of methamphetamine, having the same actions as the base. 2, record 2, English, - methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, English, - methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H15N 3, record 2, English, - methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chlorhydrate de méthamphétamine
1, record 2, French, chlorhydrate%20de%20m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chlorhydrate de méthamphétamine. Propriétés pharmacologiques : 1. nooanaleptique; 2. anorexigène; 3. sympathomimétique; 4. sympathomimétique indirect; 5. hyperglycémiant. 2, record 2, French, - chlorhydrate%20de%20m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H15N 3, record 2, French, - chlorhydrate%20de%20m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- clorhidrato de metanfetamina
1, record 2, Spanish, clorhidrato%20de%20metanfetamina
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, Spanish, - clorhidrato%20de%20metanfetamina
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fórmula química: C10H15N 3, record 2, Spanish, - clorhidrato%20de%20metanfetamina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- methamphetamine
1, record 3, English, methamphetamine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- desoxyephedrine 2, record 3, English, desoxyephedrine
- speed 3, record 3, English, speed
noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sympathomimetic amine that is a structural analog of amphetamine. It is used as a general central nervous system stimulant. 1, record 3, English, - methamphetamine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- méthamphétamine
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- méthylamphétamine 1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thylamph%C3%A9tamine
correct, feminine noun
- désoxyéphédrine 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9soxy%C3%A9ph%C3%A9drine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apparentée aux amphétamines tant par sa structure que par ses effets, la méthamphétamine se caractérise par son action stimulante très marquée sur le système nerveux central. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- metanfetamina
1, record 3, Spanish, metanfetamina
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- desoxiefedrina 2, record 3, Spanish, desoxiefedrina
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fuentes del Instituto Nacional de Toxicología explicaron que la metanfetamina tiene efectos similares a las anfetaminas. "Es una sustancia muy peligrosa que afecta al cerebro. A largo plazo, lo que puede ocurrir es que despierte enfermedades mentales que estaban latentes en el usuario y que se podían no haber desarrollado si no hubiera tomado la metanfetamina", añadieron esas mismas fuentes. 3, record 3, Spanish, - metanfetamina
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