Methamphetamine hydrochloride
Methamphetamine hydrochloride (Desoxyn)
Methamphetamine hydrochloride
(meth-am- FET-ah-meen)
Pregnancy Category: C Desoxyn (C-II) (Rx)

Classification: Central nervous system stimulant, amphetamine-type

See Also: See also Amphetamines and Derivatives .

Action/Kinetics: t 1/2: 4-5 hr, depending on urinary pH.

Uses: Attention-deficit disorders in children over 6 years of age. Obesity (use controversial and often not recommended).

Contraindications: Use for obesity. Attention-deficit disorders in children less than 6 years of age.

How Supplied: Tablet: 5 mg; Tablet, Extended Release: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg

Dosage
?Tablets ADD in children 6 years and older.
Initial: 5 mg 1-2 times/day; increase in increments of 5 mg/day at weekly intervals until optimum dose is reached (usually 20-25 mg/day).
?Extended-Release Tablets ADD in children 6 years and older, maintenance.
20-25 mg once daily.
Obesity.
Either one 5-mg tablet 30 min before each meal or 10-15 mg of the long-acting form in the morning. Do not exceed more than a few weeks of treatment.