ADHD Flashcards
What is ADHD
mental disorder of the neurodevelopmental type
Characteristics of ADHD
problems paying attention
excessive activity
difficulty controlling behaviour
Stimulants used to treat ADHD
Methyphenidate: Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate
Dextroamphetamine: Adderall
Premoline
MOA of Stimulants
Block reuptake of NE and DA and facilitate their release
=enhance their availability in PFC and basal ganglia
SEs of Stimulants
Loss of appetite
Insomnia
depression
racing heart beat
poor growth
Premoline can cause
Hepatotoxcity
Non-stimulant effects
improve focus, attention an impulsivity
How soon after do non-stimulants begin to work
take longer to start working than stimulants
When are non-stimulants prescribed
When a person has bothersome SEs from stimulants
if stimulants are not effective
combination with stimulant to improve effectiveness
Non-stimulants are
a2 agonist: Clonidine Guanfacine
Atomoxteine
What is Atomoxetine
NE reuptake inhibitor, MOA unclear
SEs of Atomoxetine
Hepatotoxicity
Jaundice
Emergent suicide behaviors
Which other non-FDA approved medication is used
Antidepressant: TCAs
SEs of TCAs
insomnia
anorexia
irritability
jitteriness
