Precursor to metabolite: Lisdexamfetamine to Dextroamphetamine

Lisdexamfetamine is converted to Dextroamphetamine by red-cell hydrolysis.

Lisdexamfetamine mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Lisdexamfetamine mascot

Dextroamphetamine mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Dextroamphetamine mascot

The pair

Lisdexamfetamine — Dextroamphetamine prodrug for ADHD and binge eating; smooth delivery, still Schedule II.
Dextroamphetamine — Pure d-amphetamine stimulant for ADHD and narcolepsy; tablet, solution, Spansule and patch.

Lisdexamfetamine · Dextroamphetamine · Open Lisdexamfetamine in the interactive console ↗