High potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to substance use disorder, overdose and death.
Warnings
Serious cardiac disease; Increased blood pressure and heart rate; Growth suppression in children; Not indicated for weight loss; safety and effectiveness for obesity have not been established
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Mechanism: Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into presynaptic neurons and increases their release; therapeutic mode in ADHD unknown.
On both cards: Common side effects — Decreased appetite; Insomnia; Dry mouth
Only on the Methylphenidate card: Used for — ADHD (ages 6 to 65) · Common side effects — Headache; Upper abdominal pain (pediatric) · Warnings — Serious cardiac disease; increased BP and heart rate; Psychiatric reactions (mania, psychosis); Pediatric growth suppression; priapism · Interactions — MAO inhibitors (hypertensive crisis); Antihypertensive drugs; Halogenated anesthetics
Mechanism: Thought to act by selective inhibition of the presynaptic norepinephrine transporter.
On both cards: Common side effects — Decreased appetite; Dry mouth · Interactions — MAOIs (contraindicated)
Only on the Atomoxetine card: Used for — ADHD (children 6+ and adults) · Common side effects — Nausea; Fatigue / somnolence; Constipation · Warnings — Severe liver injury; Serious cardiovascular reactions; raised BP and heart rate; Psychotic or manic symptoms · Interactions — Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors; Albuterol / other beta2 agonists
Mechanism: Relatively weak inhibitor of neuronal norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake; does not inhibit serotonin reuptake or monoamine oxidase.
On both cards: Common side effects — Insomnia; Dry mouth
Only on the Bupropion card: Used for — Major depressive disorder in adults · Common side effects — Headache; Nausea; Dizziness · Warnings — Seizure risk (dose-related); Neuropsychiatric events in smoking cessation; Hypertension · Interactions — CYP2B6 inducers; CYP2D6 substrates (e.g. metoprolol); MAOIs
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