Attention Deficit Hyperactivi... : Drugs

Pharmacological treatment with psychostimulants is the most widely researched treatment for ADHD. This treatment has been used for childhood behavioral disorders since the 1930s. Psychostimulants are highly effective for approximately 75-90% of ch...

Medications known as psychostimulants, such as dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), pemoline (Cylert), and methylphenidate (Ritalin), are commonly prescribed to control hyperactive and impulsive behavior and increase attention span. These medications wo...

METHYLPHENIDATE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

METHYLPHENIDATE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is also used to treat narcolepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

METHYLPHENIDATE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

METHYLPHENIDATE (meth il FEN i date) is a stimulant medicine. It is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

The generic name for the drug Ritalin, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A central nervous system stimulant, methylphenidate is also used to control narcolepsy, a condition characterized by an overpowering desire to sleep. Methylphenidate comes in short- and long-acting tablets. The latter should be swallowed whole, never broken into smaller pieces or chewed. Initially methylphenidate is prescribed in two daily doses of 0.25 mg each, taken at breakfast and lunch times. The dosage is gradually increased until the daily amount reaches 1.0 mg. The dosages should be strictly followed and always accompanied by a meal or snack. The primary side effect of methylphenidate is growth suppression. Others include irritability, restlessness, agitation, nausea, and headaches. Occasionally it causes sleeplessness, in which case the last dosage of the day should be a short-action tablet. Physicians often recommend regular drug-free periods to combat these side effects. In many cases, the child only takes methylphenidate during the school year. Persons taking methylphenidate should be aware of the possible adverse interactions with the following drugs: amphetamines, appetite suppressants, caffeine, chlophedianol, cocaine, asthma medication, cold, sinus and hay fever medications, nabilone, pemoline, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and pimozide. Methylphenidate is also affected by epilepsy, Tourette's syndrome, glaucoma, high blood pressure, psychosis, severe anxiety, and tics. Methylphenidate can be addictive and dosage should be tapered off gradually. Signs of physical dependency include the need to increase the dosage in order to achieve results, mental depression, unusual behavior, and unusual tiredness or weakness. Some medical professionals believe that methylphenidate is prescribed too often. They call for better diagnostic procedures conducted by trained personnel rather than relying primarily on subjective observations by parents and teachers.

Methylphenidate is a mild central nervous system stimulant. This drug is sold under the brand name Ritalin in the United States.

Methylphenidate is a mild, central nervous system stimulant. In the United States, the drug is sold under the brand name Ritalin.

The generic name for the drug Ritalin, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

METHYLPHENIDATE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Piperidine-derivative stimulant; pharmacologic actions qualitatively similar to those of amphetamines.

Noncatechol, sympathomimetic amine with CNS-stimulating activity.

Amphetamines are a group of drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Some of the brand names of amphetamines sold in the United States are Dexedrine, Biphetamine, Das, Dexampex, Ferndex, Oxydess II, Spancap No 1, Desoxyn, and Methampex. Some generic names of amphetamines include amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and methamphetamine.

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for narcolepsy. Federal law prohibits giving this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for narcolepsy. Federal law prohibits giving this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE (dex troe am FET a meen) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for narcolepsy. Federal law prohibits giving this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Dextrorotatory isomer of amphetamine; noncatechol, sympathomimetic amine with CNS-stimulating activity.

AMPHETAMINE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE(am FET a meen; dex troe am FET a meen) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for narcolepsy. Federal law prohibits giving this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

AMPHETAMINE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Federal law prohibits giving this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

ATOMOXETINE is used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD. It is not a stimulant like other drugs for ADHD. This drug can improve attention span, concentration, and emotional control. It can also reduce restless or overactive behavior. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.

Atomoxetine is a prescription drug that is used to treat symptoms of impulsivity, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity, which are hallmark features of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In the United States, atomoxetine is sold under the brand name Strattera.

Pemoline is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Cylert and PemADD and is also available under its generic name.

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE (dex meth ill FEN i date) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Federal law prohibits the transfer of this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Federal law prohibits the transfer of this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Stimulant; the more pharmacologically active ( d-threo ) enantiomer of racemic methylphenidate; pharmacologic actions qualitatively similar to those of amphetamines.

LISDEXAMFETAMINE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Federal law prohibits giving this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Prodrug of dextroamphetamine; noncatechol, sympathomimetic amine with CNS-stimulating activity.

METHYLPHENIDATE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

METHAMPHETAMINE is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The drug may also be used together with diet and exercise in the short-term treatment of obesity. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Dextrorotatory isomer of phenylmethylamine; sympathomimetic amine with CNS-stimulating activity.