Adderall Flashcards

1
Q

How is Adderall used off label:

A

Obesity ; treatment resistant depression

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2
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What is the starting dose for Adderall IR:

A

5 mg / BID

You can do 5 mg daily or twice a day

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3
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What is the max dose for Adderall IR:

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30mg / BID

60 mg total per day

*there is not much evidence that doses > 40 mg is more effective.

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4
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What is the starting dose for Adderall XR:

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20 mg/ QD

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5
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What is the max dose for Adderall XR:

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60 mg/QD

There is not much evidence that suggest going greater than 40 mg is beneficial

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6
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Starting dose for Narcolepsy

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10 mg/ qAM

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7
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Max dose for Narcolepsy

A

60 mg/QD

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8
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What labs should we consider for Aderrall

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Check cardiac history

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9
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What are the typical side effects of adderall

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Insomnia , headache , decreased appetite , stomach pain , weight loss , agitation

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10
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How does adderall work

A

Keeps dopamine and Norepinephrine in PFC

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11
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How potent is Adderall compared to methylphenidate

A

2:1

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12
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What is the conversion ratio of adderall IR vs ER:

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1:1

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13
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How to minimize adderall diversion

A

Prescribe XR

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14
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Benefits of Adderall over methylphenidate

A

a longer duration of action (5 - 6)

It is generally more tolerable

it is generally more effective

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15
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MH disorder we may need to avoid in prescribing adderall

A

SUDS

Adderall indirectly activates mu-opioid receptors leading to a more euphoric experience

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