Dextroamphetamine

Question 1

Alternative name for Dextroamphetamine

Answer 1

Dexedrine

Question 2

Initial dose of Dextroamphetamine (IR,XR)

Answer 2

5 mg / am

Question 3

Max dose of Dextroamphetamine (IR,XR)

Divide IR doses: BID, TID

Answer 3

40 mg / Daily

Generally no efficacy for doses > 40 mg , can go as high as 60 mg

Question 4

Titration interval for Dextroamphetamine

Answer 4

5 mg / Daily per week

Question 5

What are the side effects of Dextroamphetamine?

Answer 5

Stomach pain, anorexia, nausea, tics, insomnia, tachy, headache

Question 6

How long should we seperate the dosages of dextramphetamine?

Answer 6

4 to 6 hours

Question 7

Two indicators of Dextramphetamine

Answer 7

ADHD

Narcolepsy

Question 8

Test to be completed prior to Dextroamphetamine

Answer 8

Check cardiac history

UDS

Blood pressure

Periodically - CBC, Platelet count

Question 9

Duration of action of Dextroamphetamine:

Answer 9

4 hours

Compare this to Adderall which is 5 hours

Question 10

What is the half life of dextramphetamine

Answer 10

10 - 12 hours