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Methamphetamine MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Methamphetamine
Tree Number(s)
D02.092.471.683.152.619
Unique ID
D008694
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008694
Annotation
a CNS stimulant; smokable crystal methamphetamine, called "ice" by drug abusers, goes here
Scope Note
A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The smokable form is a drug of abuse and is referred to as crank, crystal, crystal meth, ice, and speed.
Entry Term(s)
Deoxyephedrine
Desoxyephedrine
Desoxyn
Madrine
Metamfetamine
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride
Methylamphetamine
N-Methylamphetamine
Pharm Action
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Sympathomimetics
Dopamine Agents
Adrenergic Agents
Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Registry Numbers
44RAL3456C
997F43Z9CV
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Related Numbers
537-46-2
997F43Z9CV
CAS Type 1 Name
Benzeneethanamine, N,alpha-dimethyl-, (S)-
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2016/07/01
Methamphetamine Preferred
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