ADHD Medications Flashcards
Amphetamine
Evekeo; stimulants
ADHD
Dextroamphetamine / amphetamine
Adderall; stimulants
ADHD
Dexmethylphenidate
Focalin; stimulants
ADHD
Lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse; stimulants
ADHD
Methylphenidate
Ritalin; stimulants
ADHD
Atomoxetine
Strattera; non-stimulants
ADHD
Clonidine
Kapvay; non-stimulants
ADHD
Guanfacine
Intuniv; non-stimulants
ADHD
This ADHD med interacts with serotonergic meds
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
These two non-stimulant ADHD meds are on the Beers list
Clonidine (Kapvay) and Guanfacine (Intuniv)
These two ADHD meds interact with blood pressure medications
Clonidine (Kapvay) and Guanfacine (Intuniv)
This ADHD med comes in patch form
Methylphenidate (Daytrana patch)T
This ADHD med’s patch form is worn for a max of ____ hours a day
Methylphenidate (Daytrana); 9 hours
ADHD stimulants should be taken in the morning due to…
RIsk of insomnia if taken later
Side effects of ADHD medications (4)
Dizziness or nausea (non-stimulants); appetite loss and insomnia (stimulants)
Special populations to consider with ADHD meds
Patients with CV disease
Older adults
