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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Symptoms: hyper activity, impulsive behavior, inability to pay attention
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Amphetamines Drug Therapy
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MOA: Brain releases more NE & dopamine
SE: Wakefulness, Increases in Motor Activity, Alertness, Elevation in Mood AE: Irratability, Insomnia, Dizziness, Palpitations, Euphoria, Weight Loss, Sudden Death, Dependence, Psychosis Contraindications: Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, HTN, Aggression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychoses, Cardiac Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Drug Abuse Withdrawl Symptoms: Anxiety, Agitation, Hypersomnia, Dysphoric Mood, Severe Depression, Suicidal Ideas *Should not be stopped abdruptly |
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Amphetamines (Drugs)
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benzphetamine/Didrex
dexmethylphenidate/Focalin methylphenidate hydrochloride/Concerta, Ritalin, Methylin, Metadate CD |
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benzphetamine/Didrex
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AE: Nervousness, Restlessness, Insomnia, Ataxia, HA, Dry Mouth, Stomach Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Loss of appetite, Weight Loss, Change in Sex Drive
Category X |
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dexmethylphenidate/Focalin
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AE: Abdominal pain, Nausea, FRever, Decrease Appetite, Twitching
Discontinue if twitching occurs High Potential Abuse Category C Contraindicated w/ clients w/ psychiatric disorders |
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methylphenidate hydrochloride/Concerta, Ritalin, Methylin, Metadate CD
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Treats Narcolepsy & ADHD
As effective as amphetamine sulfate Need Drug Vacations Contraindicated: Patients under 6, Psychoses, Bipolar Disorder, Severe Anxiety Requires screening for cardiac conditions |
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Non Stimulant Therapy
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atomoxetine/Strattera
MOA: Increases amount of NE which increases brain activity AE: Irratability, Insomnia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Tachycardia, HTN, Palpitations, Rhinorrhea, Nasal Congestion, Weight Loss, Urinary Rentention, Impotence SAE: Chest pains, palpitations, difficulty urinating, weight loss, suicide thoughts, Jaundice *Liver function should be assessed prior *Hepatic enzyme elevation should warrant discontinuation *Change Positions Slowly *Report abnormal/aggressive behavior |
