Methamphetamine (Methamphetamine)
Overview of Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is chemically identical to amphetamine used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),Nacrolepsy and in Obesity. It acts as CNS stimulant and appetite suppressant works by stimulating the release of nor-epinephrine from central adrenergic receptors. It also cause release of dopamine from mesocorticolimbic system. Methamphetamine is widely abused for its central stimulant actions.It is the drug usually called speed in drug abuse circle.
Indication of Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is primarily indicated in conditions like Attention deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Obesity.
Contraindication of Methamphetamine
No data regarding the contra indications of Methamphetamine is available.
Side Effects of Methamphetamine
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Methamphetamine, which give rise to further complications include Tachycardia, Tremors, Tachycardia.,Methamphetamine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Heart failure, Stroke. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Methamphetamine therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Methamphetamine include Cardiac arrhythmias, Coma, Confusion, Hyperpyrexia, Mydriasis, Chest pain, Hyperflexia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Methamphetamine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Constipation, Dry mouth, Dry mouth, dizziness.
Precautions of Methamphetamine
Precautions