Dextroamphetamine is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of amphetamine and belongs to the phenylethylamine group . It is a synthetically produced product with a stimulant effect. In Germany, dextroamphetamines are not permitted for sale because they are classified as narcotics. Both the sale and consumption of dextroamphetamines can result in legal consequences.

Dextroamphetamine is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of amphetamine and belongs to the group of phenylethylamines.

Production

There are a number of industrial synthesis methods used to produce dextroamphetamines. The manufacturing routes are usually secret and only carried out in larger factories. However, there is also illegal synthesis, which can be punishable. To produce methamphetamines , norephedrine is often reduced and extracted with iodine and red phosphorus. The production of illegal dextroamphetamines can generate 15-20 liters of waste, depending on the exact synthesis route chosen. This waste is toxic and can severely pollute the environment.

Clinical effect

Dextroamphetamines stimulate the central nervous system and thus also the sympathetic nervous system. They are also considered sympathomimetics. This part of the nervous system is actually designed to enable the human body to react quickly and flee in stressful or anxious situations. Blood pressure rises, and the body prepares to act as quickly as possible. This can also increase the feeling of pleasure and trigger the release of adrenaline. Dextroamphetamines are used to trigger precisely this effect, which is actually caused by eye irritation. Because dextroamphetamines can lead to loss of appetite, they are often consumed by people seeking to lose weight. It is also used as a stimulant for exams and oral examinations among students. Some athletes also enjoy using dextroamphetamines, as they can lead to increased performance and provide the body with considerable energy. Sometimes the user is so alert that they don’t feel tired for a very long time and thus hardly sleep. The drug also increases self-confidence, which is why it is also often used by mentally unstable people. The drug is also frequently given to children with ADHD to help them concentrate clearly on a task.