Children and Adolescents + CNS Stimulants Flashcards
CNS Stimulants
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
o Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
▪Non amphetamine Stimulants
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
Modafinil
Miscellaneous ADHD Agents
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
Atomoxetine
▪ Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
USED TO TREAT:
◦ ADHD
◦ Narcolepsy
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
Treats
◦ Narcolepsy
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
◦ These agents typically result in increased levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the central nervous system
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
Controlled Substances (Schedule II)- HANDWRITTEN PRESCRIPTIONS, NO REFILLS
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
◦Misuse potential,Euphoria RISK
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
Euphoria RISK
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
◦ ToleranceAND Dependence can develop overtime-Patients can experience Withdrawal symptoms
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
CNS Stimulation avoid evening administration, take off patches after ~9 hours)
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
Norepinephrine
◦ Increased Blood pressure, and Heart Rate (tachycardia/palpitations)
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
ADVERSE EFFECTS:
◦ Decreased appetite/weight loss, growth suppression
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
DRUG HOLIDAYS
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
Use to treat
Shift Work Sleep Disorders
- Methylphenidate, amphetamine, Illicit drug= cocaine
- Modafinil
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine (alpha 2 agonist)
-Modafinil