High potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to substance use disorder, addiction, overdose and death.
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
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Mechanism: CNS stimulant; the mode of therapeutic action in ADHD is not known.
On both cards: Common side effects — Decreased appetite; Headache; Dry mouth · Interactions — Antihypertensive drugs
Only on the Dexmethylphenidate card: Used for — ADHD, for the cited extended-release capsules; not recommended below age 6 · Common side effects — Dyspepsia; Anxiety · Warnings — Serious cardiac disease; raised BP and heart rate; Psychiatric reactions (psychosis, mania); Priapism and peripheral vasculopathy · Interactions — MAOIs (hypertensive crisis)
Mechanism: Relatively weak inhibitor of neuronal norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake; does not inhibit serotonin reuptake or monoamine oxidase.
On both cards: Common side effects — Headache; Insomnia; Dry mouth
Only on the Bupropion card: Used for — Major depressive disorder in adults · Common side effects — Nausea; Dizziness · Warnings — Seizure risk (dose-related); Neuropsychiatric events in smoking cessation; Hypertension · Interactions — CYP2B6 inducers; CYP2D6 substrates (e.g. metoprolol); MAOIs
Mechanism: Prodrug of dextroamphetamine, a non-catecholamine sympathomimetic amine with CNS stimulant activity.
On both cards: Common side effects — Decreased appetite; Insomnia; Dry mouth
Only on the Lisdexamfetamine card: Used for — ADHD in adults and children aged 6 or older; Moderate-to-severe binge-eating disorder in adults · Common side effects — Irritability; Upper abdominal pain · 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 · Interactions — MAOIs (contraindicated); Urinary acidifying / alkalinizing agents
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Dexmethylphenidate: High potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to substance use disorder, overdose and death.
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