Module 2: Basic Pharmacology of Controlled Drugs and Substances
Lesson 1
Psychostimulants / amphetamines – Pharmacokinetics
| Pharmacokinetics of Immediate Release Stimulants | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | Onset (minutes) | Duration (hours) | Half-Life (hours) |
| Dexamphetamine | 30 | 4-20 | 10-30 |
| Methylphenidate | 30-60 | 4-6 | 1-3 |
| Methamphetamine | 30 | 3-6 | 4-5 |
Reference:
- Canadian Pharmacists Association. (2014). E-Therapeutics. Ottawa: Author.
- Edmunds, M.W. & Mayhew, M.S. (2014). Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby
- CADDRA. (2014). CADDRA Canadian ADHD Practice Downloads. Retrieved from https://www.caddra.ca/practice-guidelines/download
