Zenzedi

Generic name:dextroamphetamine [ DEX-tro-am-FET-a-meen ]
Brand names: Dexedrine Spansule, ProCentra, Zenzedi
Drug class:CNS stimulants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 30, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Zenzedi?

Zenzedi is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Zenzedi is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Zenzedi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Zenzedi if you have glaucoma, overactive thyroid, severe agitation, moderate to severe high blood pressure, heart disease or coronary artery disease, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

Zenzedi may be habit-forming, and this medicine is a drug of abuse. Tell your doctor if you have had problems with drug or alcohol abuse.

Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.

Do not use Zenzedi if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Zenzedi may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder.

You may have blood circulation problems that can cause numbness, pain, or discoloration in your fingers or toes.

Call your doctor right away if you have: signs of heart problems--chest pain, feeling light-headed or short of breath; signs of psychosis--paranoia, aggression, new behavior problems, seeing or hearing things that are not real; signs of circulation problems--unexplained wounds on your fingers or toes.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Zenzed...