dextroamphetamine - Generic Medications

Dextroamphetamine sulfate, USP is the dextro isomer of the compound d,l -amphetamine sulfate, a sympathomimetic amine of the amphetamine group. Chemically, dextroamphetamine is d -alpha-methylphenethylamine, and is present in all forms of dextroamphetamine sulfate as the neutral sulfate. Structural Formula: Dextroamphetamine sulfate, USP is a colorless, bubble gum flavored oral solution. Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) of dextroamphetamine sulfate oral solution contains 5 mg of dextroamphetamine sulfate. Inactive ingredients consist of anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, bubble gum flavor, purified water, sodium citrate anhydrous, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol solution.

Dextroamphetamine sulfate, USP is the dextro isomer of the compound d,l -amphetamine sulfate, a sympathomimetic amine of the amphetamine group. Chemically, dextroamphetamine is d -alpha-methylphenethylamine, and is present in all forms of dextroamphetamine sulfate as the neutral sulfate. Structural Formula: Dextroamphetamine sulfate, USP is a colorless, bubble gum flavored oral solution. Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) of dextroamphetamine sulfate oral solution contains 5 mg of dextroamphetamine sulfate. Inactive ingredients consist of anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, bubble gum flavor, purified water, sodium citrate anhydrous, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol solution. Structural Formula

XELSTRYM (dextroamphetamine) transdermal system, contains dextroamphetamine, a CNS stimulant. Dextroamphetamine is the dextro isomer of the compound d , l -amphetamine. The chemical name for dextroamphetamine is (2S)-1-phenylpropan-2-amine. It is a clear to slightly amber colored liquid. Molecular weight of dextroamphetamine is 135.21 g/mol and the molecular formula is C 9 H 13 N. The chemical structure is: XELSTRYM is provided in four strengths: 4.5 mg/9 hours, 9 mg/9 hours, 13.5 mg/9 hours, and 18 mg/9 hours. The composition per unit area of all dosage strengths is identical. Inactive ingredients include: acrylic adhesives, green ink, polyester/polyurethane backing, and polyester release liner. Table 4: XELSTRYM (dextroamphetamine) transdermal system Dosage Strength (dextroamphetamine) Dextroamphetamine Content per Transdermal System Transdermal System Size 4.5 mg / 9 hours 5 mg 4.76 cm 2 9 mg / 9 hours 10 mg 9.52 cm 2 13.5 mg / 9 hours 15 mg 14.29 cm 2 18 mg / 9 hours 20 mg 19.05 cm 2 Transdermal System Components XELSTRYM consists of three layers ( Figure 1 ). The layers are (1) oversized protective silicone-coated polyester release liner that is removed and discarded prior to application (2) acrylic adhesive matrix containing dextroamphetamine, and (3) polyester and polyurethane laminate film (backing). Figure 1: XELSTRYM Transdermal System (Exploded View) chemical structure Figure1