Medical Therapeutic - Pharmacology         CENTRAL NERVOUS STIMULANTS CLASSIFICATION Amphetamines, Benzedrine, Dexedrine Caffeine ACTION Exact mechanism amphetamines act is unknown. Central nervous system stimulation(anorexiant, control appetite) stimulating reticular activating system. Route and Dosaqe: Amph. . PO, IV - benze. . PO, IM 5 to 10 mg - Dexe. . PO, 2 to 5mg SIDE EFFECTS: Euphoria, restless perspire freely dilated pupils. Can produce convulsions, coma and death in large doses. NURSING IMPLICATIONS: watch for mental depression following withdrawal. So not leave medication at bed side CAFFEINE ACTION :Respiratory and Cerebral stimulant. (cerebral Cortex) alertness, talkativeness, restlessness Route and Dosage PO, IM 500 mg Side Effects: Insonnia, nausea,tremor, nervousness Nursinq Implications If  giving PO, watch for gastric irritation, and gastric ulcer, as caffeine stimulates gastric secretion of HCL.