Methamphetamine

Metamfetamine (methamphetamine) is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug, and a member of the amphetamine group of sympathomimetic amines. Methamphetamine can induce effects including euphoria, increased alertness and energy, and enhanced self-esteem. It is a scheduled drug in most countries due to its high potential for addiction and abuse. The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all parenteral drug products containing methamphetamine hydrochloride, a metamfetamine salt. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Psychotropic agents and Schedule II controlled substances. Its therapeutic use is listed as ADHD agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include d-Deoxyephedrine and d-Phenylisopropylmethylamine. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule II). Its PubChem CID is 10836.