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What ADHD stimulant medication is FDA approved for ages 6 and up? Methylphenidate
(Ritalin)
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
,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
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