Medications

Medications with stimulant effects include:

• salbutamol—used for asthma
• theophylline—used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• caffeine—used for mental fatigue and headache
• dexamfetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate—used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine—used for nasal congestion
• phentermine—used for short-term weight loss
• modafinil, armodafinil—used for narcolepsy.

These drugs are prone to misuse due to their stimulant properties.