Methamphetamine
ATC Code
N06BA03
Methamphetamine
Definition
An amphetamine with central nervous system (CNS) stimulating activity. Methamphetamine acts by both facilitating the release of catecholamines, particularly noradrenaline, dopamine and serotonin, from nerve terminals in the brain and by inhibiting their uptake. This leads to an increase in synaptic concentration of these neurotransmitters and results in increased stimulation of postsynaptic receptors.
Also known as METHAMPHETAMINE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N06BA03 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61840 per NCIT
- SCTID 387499002 per RXNORM
- SCTID 8692006 per RXNORM
- UNII 44RAL3456C per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Narcolepsy | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |