Dextrostat (Dextroamphetamine Sulfate) - Summary

DEXTROSTAT SUMMARY

DEXTROSTAT^® CII
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets, USP Rx Only

DextroStat® (dextroamphetamine sulfate) is the dextro isomer of the compound d,l-amphetamine sulfate, a sympathomimetic amine of the amphetamine group.

Dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets are indicated:

1. In Narcolepsy.
2. In Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, as an integral part of a total treatment program which typically includes other remedial measures (psychological, educational, social) for a stabilizing effect in pediatric patients (ages 3 to 16 years) with a behavioral syndrome characterized by the following group of developmentally inappropriate symptoms: moderate to severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity. The diagnosis of this syndrome should not be made with finality when these symptoms are only of comparatively recent origin. Nonlocalizing (soft) neurological signs, learning disability, and abnormal EEG may or may not be present, and a diagnosis of central nervous system dysfunction may or may not be warranted.

DEXTROSTAT NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Dextrostat (Dextroamphetamine)

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Published Studies Related to Dextrostat (Dextroamphetamine)

Methylphenidate for the treatment of apathy in Alzheimer disease: prediction of response using dextroamphetamine challenge. [2008.06]

Relative bioavailability of scopolamine dosage forms and interaction with dextroamphetamine. [2007.07]

A randomized double-blind trial of paroxetine and/or dextroamphetamine and problem-focused therapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults. [2006.04]

Physiotherapy coupled with dextroamphetamine for rehabilitation after hemiparetic stroke: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. [2006.01]

Valproate attenuates dextroamphetamine-induced subjective changes more than lithium. [2005.12]

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Clinical Trials Related to Dextrostat (Dextroamphetamine)

Tranylcypromine, Tranylcypromine Plus Dextroamphetamine and Tranylcypromine Plus Triiodothyronine as Treatment for Refractory Depression [Terminated]

Pilot Study Examining Effect for Dextroamphetamine to Treat Cocaine Dependence Plus Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) [Recruiting]

Dextro-Amphetamine Versus Caffeine in Treatment-Resistant OCD [Active, not recruiting]

Dextroamphetamine-Cocaine Behavioral Intervention - 5 [Completed]

Dextroamphetamine as an Adjunct in Cocaine Treatment - 1 [Completed]

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