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dexamfetamine

dexamfetamine (ASPEN PHARMACARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD) is a dopamine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

TGA: approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 28
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Drug details — dexamfetamine

Quick answer

dexamfetamine (ASPEN PHARMACARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD) is a dopamine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN dexamfetamine
Brand ASPEN PHARMACARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Mechanism Dopamine transporter releasing agent
Target Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter

Mechanism of action

Dopamine transporter releasing agent

Primary target: Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 6520-9970-08 Phase 3 · MEDICE Arzneimittel Pütter · Patients with ADHD (according to ICD-10 / DSM-5)
  2. Antidepressant + SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) 10 mg Phase 3 · Takeda · Major Depressive Disorder
  3. Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (LDX) Phase 3 · Takeda · ADHD
  4. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Phase 3 · Takeda · Binge Eating Disorder
  5. SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Phase 3 · Takeda · Binge Eating Disorder
  6. SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Phase 3 · Takeda · Major Depressive Disorder
  7. SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) + Antidepressant Phase 3 · Takeda · Major Depressive Disorder
  8. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Phase 3 · Takeda · ADHD

Related & competitor drugs

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  2. amphetamine aspartate Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent
  3. amphetamine sulfate Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent
  4. armodafinil Dopamine transporter inhibitor
  5. bupropion hydrochloride Dopamine transporter inhibitor
  6. dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is dexamfetamine?

dexamfetamine (ASPEN PHARMACARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD) is a dopamine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for dexamfetamine?

ASPEN PHARMACARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is a marketed brand name for dexamfetamine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.