Definition of Dexedrine

1. Noun. An isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant.

Exact synonyms: Dextroamphetamine Sulphate
Generic synonyms: Amphetamine, Pep Pill, Speed, Upper
Language type: Trade Name

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dexedrine

Devonshire tea
Devonshire teas
Dewa
Dewali
Dewar
Dewar flask
Dewar flasks
Dewar vessel
Dewar vessels
Dewars
Dewey
Dewey decimal system
Deweyan
Dexamethasone Intensol
Dexedrine (current term)
Dexone
Dexter
Dey
Deyes
Df protease
Dge-lugs
Dgernesiais
Dhagat
Dhaka
Dhaka District
Dhaka Division
Dhanalaxmi
Dhanish
Dharhan

Literary usage of Dexedrine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Prevention Plus III: Assessing Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Programs at by Jean A. Linney, Abraham Wandersman (1993)
"Benzedrine and dexedrine are a. depressants b. amphetamines c. narcotics d. barbiturates 21. Barbiturates are a. stimulants b. depressants c. ..."

2. Maintaining Budgetary Discipline: Spending and Revenue Options edited by Sherry Snyder (1999)
"Tranquilizers, such as Valium, Xanax, Librium, Ativan, other antianxiety drugs LJ1 .... LJ 2 j. Stimulants, such as the methamphetamine, "speed," Dexedrine, ..."

3. Learning Disabilities by Sharyn Neuwirth (1995)
"Studies by NIMH scientists and other researchers have shown that at least 90 percent of hyperactive children can be helped by either Ritalin or Dexedrine. ..."

4. National Household Survey on Drug Abuse: Main Findings, 1996by Angela Brittingham by Angela Brittingham (1998)
"... such as Valium, Xanax, Librium, Ativan, other antianxiety drugs LJl . . . . LJ 2 j. Stimulants, such as the methamphetamine, "speed," Dexedrine, ..."

5. Drug Abuse Curriculum for Employee Assistance Program Professionalsby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Other stimulants, such as the amphetamines (Dexedrine, Methedrine) or methylphenidate (Ritalin) do not have as long a history as cocaine because they do ..."

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