D-Desoxyephedrine hydrochloride; d-N,alpha-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride, "speed";a sympathomimetic
agent that exerts greater stimulating effects
upon the
nervous system' >central
nervous system than does amphetamine; widely used by
drug abusers
via the
oral and
intravenous ("mainlining") routes; strong psychic
dependency may develop.
Synonym: methylamphetamine hydrochloride.