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Drug profile · INN

dextroamphetamine sulfate

dextroamphetamine sulfate (DEXEDRINE) is a norepinephrine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — dextroamphetamine sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

dextroamphetamine sulfate (DEXEDRINE) is a norepinephrine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dextroamphetamine sulfate
Brand DEXEDRINE
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent
Target Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent

Primary target: Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. SPD465-303 Phase 3 · Takeda · Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
  2. DEADA-07-23 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · ADHD

Related & competitor drugs

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  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 dextroamphetamine sulfate?

dextroamphetamine sulfate (DEXEDRINE) is a norepinephrine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dextroamphetamine sulfate?

DEXEDRINE is a marketed brand name for dextroamphetamine sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of dextroamphetamine sulfate?

dextroamphetamine sulfate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.