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Strattera - Non-stimulant for ADHD/atomexatine Straterra Dosing - Once Daily/long-acting Amphetaime/ Dextroamphetamine - Adderall - ADHD/Narcolepsy - Class II Adderall Dosing - 5-10mg/30-40mg Armodafinil (Nuvigil) Indications - A stimulant that is not related to the ampetamine class for ADH D is ths Dexmethylphenidate - Focalin Lysdexamfetamine - Vyvanse ADHD Prodrug - Lysdesamfetamine MOA Less addictive drugs for ADHD - lysdesamfetamine, strattera MOA Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - Inhibits reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine MOA of amphetamines - Block MAO, Reverse reuptake transporter, increase synthesis of DA (7X more than normal), Get's inside vesicle via VMAT2 allowing for more free monoamine inside cell Autism Spectrum Disorder - A disorder characterized by deficits in social relatedness and communication skills that are often accompanied by repetitive, ritualistic behavior.ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) - a psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity by age 12 Timeline for binge eating dx - occurrs at least once per week for three months First-line treatment for depression in children and adolescents - fluoxetine, sertraline, escitalopram FDA-approved treatment of depression in adolescents - escitalopram and fluoxetine compulsion - an unreasonable need to behave in a certain way to prevent a feared outcome FDA-Approved for OCD in children - sertraline (6 and older); fluoxetine (7 and older) approved by the FDA for what condition? stepped care model childhood depression - takes into account individual circumstances in treatment of depression Atomexetine - Strattera ADHD MOA of Strattera - NRI (boosts norepinephrine and may also increase dopamine in pre-frontal cortex. Used for ADHD. Non-addictive MOA methylphenidate - Tx for ADHD that is a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; improves attention, concentration, executive function, wakefulness and hyperactivity; also depression, fatigue, sleepiness What if methylphenidate not working? - If this drug is not working for ADHD, you should wait several weeks then consider adjusting dose or formulation or change to another agent; add behavioral therapy, consider non-compliance, evaluate for another disorder In children, montherapy or adjuncts is better - Stahl says monotherapy is better in this populationLife-threatening side effects of stimulants - psychotic episodes, seizures, palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension, hypomania