Old name of uncertain derivation and meaning. The name has been Anglicized as Kerril and Cyril.ld name of uncertain derivation and meaning. The name has been Anglicized as Kerril and Cyril.
Drug Information. Amphetamine (AMP) is a Schedule II controlled substance available by prescription (DexedrineÂ®) and is also available on the illicit market. Amphetamines are a class of potent sympathomimetic agents with therapeutic applications.ore acute responses produce anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, and psychotic behavior. The effects of Amphetamines generally last 2-4 hours following use and the drug has a half-life of 4-24 hours in the body.
The first pharmaceutical amphetamine was Benzedrine, a brand of inhalers used to treat a variety of conditions. Currently, pharmaceutical amphetamine is prescribed as racemic amphetamine, Adderall, dextroamphetamine, or the inactive prodrug lisdexamfetamine.he side effects of amphetamine are varied, and the amount of amphetamine used is the primary factor in determining the likelihood and severity of side effects. Amphetamine products such as Adderall, Dexedrine, and their generic equivalents are currently approved by the USFDA for long-term therapeutic use.