Methamphetamine
Drug
Methamphetamine is a strong 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
Metabolism: CYP2D6 and FMO3
Duration of action: 10–20 hours
Onset of action: Rapid
Biological half-life: 5–30 hours
Bioavailability: Oral: 70%; IV: 100%