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Dexedrine

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Dex·e·drine  (dks-drn, -drn)
A trademark used for the drug dextroamphetamine.
Dexedrine [ˈdɛksɪˌdriːn]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) a trademark for dextroamphetamine
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Noun1.Dexedrine - an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
dextroamphetamine sulphate
amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed - a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service


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