Substance / Medication

Amphetamine

Overview

Active Ingredient
amphetamine
RxNorm CUI
725

Indications

Clinical Studies (14) [see]. DYANAVEL XR is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older Limitations of Use Warnings and Precautions (5.5) Use in Specific Populations (8.4) [see,]. The use of DYANAVEL XR is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage

Labeler: NextWave Pharmaceuticals, IncUpdated: 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Overdosage (10) [see] Warnings and Precautions (5.1) Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.2) [see,] DYANAVEL XR has a high potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction. Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including DYANAVEL XR, can result

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

DYANAVEL XR is contraindicated: [ Adverse Reactions (6) ] In patients known to be hypersensitive to amphetamine, or other components of DYANAVEL XR. Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with other amphetamine productssee. [ W

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

Sort:
Effect of amphetamines on blood pressure.
Chan Magnus, Chan Jocelyn Joy, Wright James M · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2025
PMID: 40152309Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Challenges in amphetamine medication availability for individuals with ADHD: a narrative review of the current state of evidence.
Alotaibi Mansour M, Alrashdi Naif Z, Alzubaidi Bakriah et al. · Front Psychiatry · 2025
PMID: 40771645Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Locomotion changes in methamphetamine and amphetamine withdrawal: a systematic review.
Kumar Jaya, Naina Mohamed Isa, Mohamed Rashidi et al. · Front Pharmacol · 2024
PMID: 39086393Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Does chronic use of amphetamine-type stimulants impair interference control? - A meta-analysis.
Opitz Antje, Petasch Miriam-Sophie, Klappauf Regine et al. · Neurosci Biobehav Rev · 2023
PMID: 36581170Meta-Analysis
The Role of Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript (CART) in Cancer: A Systematic Review.
Owe-Larsson Maja, Pawłasek Jan, Piecha Tomasz et al. · Int J Mol Sci · 2023
PMID: 37373130Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Amphetamines in child medicine: a review of ClinicalTrials.gov.
Alalalmeh Samer O, Hegazi Omar E, Shahwan Moyad et al. · Front Pharmacol · 2023
PMID: 37854716Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Amfetamine (substance)
SNOMED CT
703842006
UMLS CUI
C0002658
RxNorm CUI
725
Labeler
NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.