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What are ADHD stimulant medications? Methylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 1st line stimulant;
Don't give with preexisting heart disease
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action Boosts DE, NE, SA
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? Methylphenidate
(Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours 3-4 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours 8-10 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring Height, weight, blood pressure quaterly
What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? Height and weight
,Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Stimulant medication that may be good for kids with bad
side effects from Ritalin
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours 4-6 hours
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up?
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache;
Increased blood pressure;
Tics;
Psychosis
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours 4-6 hours
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) 8-12 hours
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours 8-12 hours
What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? Atomoxetine (Streterra);
Bupropion (Wellbutrin);
Imipramine or Nortriptyline;
, Clonidine or Guafancine
What is the black box warning for Atomoxetine (Streterra)? Suicidal ideation thinking
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? Atomoxetine
(Streterra)
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is liver toxic? Atomoxetine (Streterra);
Will need LFTs
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not given with a seizure disorder, head trauma, or
eating disorder? Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What non-stimulant medication has a decreased seizure threshold? Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What is observed with Imipramine or Nortriptyline? TCA (tricyclics) warnings
What non-stimulant medication is lethal in overdose? Imipramine or Nortriptyline
What non-stimulant medication is prescribed every week? Imipramine or Nortriptyline
What are the 3 C's for
Imipramine or Nortriptyline? Cardiotoxic;
Convulsions;
Coma
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not approved for adults? Clonidine or Guanfacine
What are ADHD stimulant medications? Methylphenidate (Ritalin);
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin);
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall);
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 1st line stimulant;
Don't give with preexisting heart disease
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action Boosts DE, NE, SA
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? Methylphenidate
(Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Signs and Symptoms Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) short acting hours 3-4 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) long acting hours 8-10 hours
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitoring Height, weight, blood pressure quaterly
What can Methylphenidate (Ritalin) restrict? Height and weight
,Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Stimulant medication that may be good for kids with bad
side effects from Ritalin
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) short acting hours 4-6 hours
What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 3 and up?
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin) Side Effects Loss of appetite;
Headache;
Insomnia;
Weight loss;
Stomachache;
Increased blood pressure;
Tics;
Psychosis
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) short acting hours 4-6 hours
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall) long acting hours (XL) 8-12 hours
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) long acting hours 8-12 hours
What are ADHD non-stimulant medications? Atomoxetine (Streterra);
Bupropion (Wellbutrin);
Imipramine or Nortriptyline;
, Clonidine or Guafancine
What is the black box warning for Atomoxetine (Streterra)? Suicidal ideation thinking
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? Atomoxetine
(Streterra)
What ADHD non- stimulant medication is liver toxic? Atomoxetine (Streterra);
Will need LFTs
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not given with a seizure disorder, head trauma, or
eating disorder? Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What non-stimulant medication has a decreased seizure threshold? Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What is observed with Imipramine or Nortriptyline? TCA (tricyclics) warnings
What non-stimulant medication is lethal in overdose? Imipramine or Nortriptyline
What non-stimulant medication is prescribed every week? Imipramine or Nortriptyline
What are the 3 C's for
Imipramine or Nortriptyline? Cardiotoxic;
Convulsions;
Coma
What ADHD non-stimulant medication is not approved for adults? Clonidine or Guanfacine
