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amphetamine sulfate

amphetamine sulfate

6.3
A white medicine doctors give to help people with ADHD or narcolepsy
  • noun
  • /æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn ˈsʌlfeɪt/
  • NSFW
translation icon : sulfato de anfetamina
  • The doctor prescribed amphetamine sulfate to help manage her ADHD symptoms.

Examples

  • Doctors often prescribe amphetamine sulfate for ADHD.

  • As a medication, amphetamine sulfate is closely monitored due to its potential for abuse.

  • Laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of amphetamine sulfate in the seized substances.

  • The pharmacist recommended amphetamine sulfate for treatment.

  • The doctor prescribed amphetamine sulfate as a treatment for her ADHD symptoms.

  • Many people diagnosed with narcolepsy benefit from amphetamine sulfate to stay awake.

  • As a potent stimulant, amphetamine sulfate must be used with caution due to its abuse potential.

Synonyms

amphetamine
vsamphetamine sulfate
  • NSFW
30 7.2

A drug made by people that speeds up the brain, treats ADHD and narcolepsy, and is sometimes misused

is the specific crystalline salt form used in medical treatment
Adderall
vsamphetamine sulfate
  • Specialized
17 6.2

A prescription medicine for people with attention problems or extreme daytime sleepiness

is the single crystalline salt form rather than a mixed brand formulation
Dexedrine
vsamphetamine sulfate
  • Specialized
2 7.9

A medicine used to treat ADHD and extreme daytime sleepiness

is the general crystalline salt used medically, not just a brand label
dextroamphetamine
vsamphetamine sulfate
  • Specialized
1 8.5

A medicine that helps people pay attention and reduces extreme daytime sleepiness

is the crystalline salt form rather than the plain isomer
dextroamphetamine sulfate
vsamphetamine sulfate
  • Specialized
7.2

A strong medicine that helps people with ADHD pay attention and helps those with narcolepsy stay awake

is the general crystalline salt form rather than that single isomer

Surface Forms

amphetamine sulfate singular
amphetamine sulfates plural

Morphology

amphetamine + sulfate

The phrase is a straightforward chemical compound name: combining 'amphetamine' (a stimulant drug) with 'sulfate' (a salt anion) yields the sulfate salt form of amphetamine. This compositional naming follows regular morphological and chemical conventions (common across languages), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning even if the term is somewhat technical.

Etymology

Amphetamine sulfate gets its name from its parts: amphetamine is the active drug and sulfate means it is turned into a salt, making a stable white powder. So the phrase refers to the white, medical form of amphetamine used as a 'stimulant' 'medicine' for ADHD and narcolepsy.