Methamphetamine

Description

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity.
Formula: C10H15N
IUPAC ID: N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine
Other names: N-methylamphetamine, N,α-dimethylphenethylamine, desoxyephedrine
Duration of action: 10–20 hours
Onset of action: Rapid