Levoamphetamine (also levamfetamine (INN), (R)-amphetamine or (รขˆ')-amphetamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant known to increase wakefulness and concentration in association with decreased appetite and fatigue. Levoamphetamine is the levorotatory stereoisomer of the amphetamine molecule.
Chemistry
Levoamphetamine is the levorotary stereoisomer of the amphetamine molecule. Racemic amphetamine contains two optical isomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.
Formulations
Adderall
Adderall (nonproprietary name: dextroamphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine sulfate and amphetamine aspartate) is an amphetamine pharmaceutical that contains 25% levoamphetamine salts and 75% dextroamphetamine salts.
Benzedrine
Benzedrine was a racemic (equal parts) mixture of dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine introduced in the United States in 1934 as an inhaler for nasal decongestion. It was later discovered that amphetamine could treat narcolepsy and ADHD.
See also
- Levomethamphetamine