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is treatment of ADHD unique?

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YES! needs to be multimodal and tailored to the specific difficulties of the particular individual

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non-pharm treatment for ADHD?

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psych education with family or individual psychotherapy

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symptomatic improvement rate among medications in ADHD

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75-80%

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most commonly used drug class for ADHD?

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stimulants

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methylphenidate

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ritalin

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dextroamphetamine

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dexedrine

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mixed amphetamine

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adderall

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pemoline

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cylert

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dexmethylphenidate

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foculin

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lisdexamfetamine dismesylate

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vyvanse

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types of stimulants

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short and long acting

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unsupported fears with stimulants

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increased risk of drug addiction, growth failure, tourette’s, or serious emotional disturbance

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relative contraindications to stimulants

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psychosis, seizure d/o, tics, pervasive developmental disorder, CV condition, other meds that may interact with stimulants or substance abuse in the child or family member

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MOA of stimulants

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  • increases both dopamine and norepi
  • increases activity in many areas of the brain & increases inhibition in the neocortex or frontal lobes
  • inhibits unwanted stimuli or responses
  • creating an alert, focused attention
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duration of action of stimulants

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  • rapidly absorbed by the brain

- peak blood levels and effect in 1-3 hours

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dosing of ritalin

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morning and mid-day (shorter acting)

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dosing of dexedrine

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morning and mid-day (shorter acting)

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dosing of adderall

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morning and mid-day (shorter acting)

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dosing of cyclert

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morning (longer acting)

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significance of foculin

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  • d-enatiomer of methylphenidate

- aims at maximizing target effects and minimizing side effects

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significance of vyvanse

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  • first and only stimulant prodrug
  • therapeutically inactive until metabolized by the body
  • schedule II
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common side effects of stimulants

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  • rebound hyperactivity & moodiness (treated by modifying dose or adding another dose)
  • stomach aches, poor appetite
  • headaches
  • tachycardia, increased BP
  • inhibition of growth and weight gain (normalize after d/c med)
  • insomnia
  • less commonly: depression, tics or hallucinations
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adverse effect of treatment with stimulants

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abuse potential

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are severe toxic effects common with stimulants?

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what is there a risk of if taking cyclert?
risk of liver complications (monitor LFTs at the start of treatment and throughout its course)
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should you give a child with a congenital heart defect a stimulant?
NO! may be susceptible to a rare episode of heartbeat irregularities that can cause sudden cardiac arrest
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atomoxetine
strattera
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MOA of strattera
- norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor - NO effect on dopamine - inhibits 2D6 enzyme - may decrease metabolism of SSRI
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use of strattera
nonstimulant med for ADHD
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buproprion
wellbutrin
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when should wellbutrin be used to treat ADHD?
concomitant depression
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what is there a risk of with wellbutrin?
seizures
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venlafaxine
effexor
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when should effexor be used to treat ADHD?
with concomitant depression
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when can TCAs and SSRIs be used for ADHD
- patient is harder to manage - patient has not had success with stimulants - patient has significant coexisting depression, anxiety or tics
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can TCAs or SSRI be used with stimulants?
YES! in low doses of stimulants
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caution with TCAs and SSRIs
more serious side effects`
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what symptoms do TCAs and SSRIs control in ADHD?
overactivity and moodiness, NOT distractability
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clonidine
catapress
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when should catapress be used?
- concomitant tic disorders - may help with sleep problems (take at night) - may help overactvity, NOT distractability
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guanfacine
tenex
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MOA of tenex and catapress
alpha agonists
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can tegretol or depakote be used for ADHD?
yes, but 3rd or 4th line
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can haldol or risperdal be used for ADHD
yes, when children have a high degree of aggression or tics
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a newly diagnosed child with ADHD should have what before initiation of treatment?
cardiac workup - pt and family history, with special attention to palpitations, fainting or recent difficulties during exercise - physical exam with BP and check for heart abnormalities - EKG - if necessary, pediatric cardiology consult to discuss important findings

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