DRUG RECORD
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) STIMULANTS
OVERVIEW
CNS Stimulants
CNS Stimulants
Central nervous system stimulants used for attention deficit disorder, narcolepsy or excessive sleepiness include methylphenidate, atomoxetine, modafinil, armodafinil and the amphetamines. Stimulants that are no longer used for medical conditions, but that are abused, include cocaine and ecstasy or methylenedioxymetamphetamine (MDMA). The individual agents discussed include the following:
The following links are to individual drug records.
- Amphetamines (including ecstasy or methylenedioxymetamphetamine)
- Armodafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Cocaine
- Methylphenidate
- Modafinil
Top of page
REPRESENTATIVE TRADE NAMES
Dextroamphetamine –
Generic, Adderall®, Dexedrine®
Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine – Generic,
Adderall®
Lisdexamfetamine – Vyvanse®
Methamphetamine – Generic,
Desoxyn®
Dextroamphetamine – Generic, Adderall®, Dexedrine®
Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine – Generic, Adderall®
Lisdexamfetamine – Vyvanse®
Methamphetamine – Generic, Desoxyn®
COMPLETE LABELING
Product labeling at DailyMed, National Library of Medicine, NIH
Top of page
CHEMICAL FORMULAS AND
STRUCTURES
CNS Stimulants
CNS Stimulants
| DRUG | CAS REGISTRY NUMBER | MOLECULAR FORMULA | STRUCTURE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine | 51-64-9 | C9-H13-N |  |
| Lisdexamfetamine | 608137-32-2 | C15-H25-N3-O |  |
| Methamphetamine | 537-46-2 | C10-H15-N |  |
| Armodafinil | 112111-43-0 | C15-H15-N-O2-S |  |
Top of page