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(P) DEXTROAMPHETAMINE
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CENTRALLY ACTIVNG CNS STIMULANT
4: ADHD Narcolepsy Obesity MECH: release Dop & NE in adrenergic terminal - slows reuptake of Dop in Cerebral cortex & reticular activating sys. CONTRAS: CV dis hyperthyroidism ADVERSES: SUDDEN DEATH MI / stroke / tacycardia / hypertension xerostomia irritability / depression / HeadA **take w/ food in morn - not <6 hrs b4 bed** **assess for baseline caffeine intake** **monitor for rebound irritation / depression** |
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(P) CAFFEINE
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RESPIRATORY STIMULANT
4: Neonatal apnea asthma drowsiness / fatigue MECH: direct stim of medullary resp cntr, all CNS levels & CV sys CONTRAS: Anxiety & panic dis insomnia ADVERSES: prolonged effects (tremor, attentiveness) irratibility insomnia **abrupt cessation = withdrawal (w/ high/ long-term intake)** **monitor neonates closely** |
