Name the category.
CNS Agents
Name the 2 main drugs.
Atomoxetine
Methylphenidate (Ritalin Handelsname)
Name the substance class of Atomoxetine.
selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) that increases the concentration of norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft
List indications for atomoxetine.
Second-line therapy for patients with ADHD ≥ 6 years of age
Preferred in patients with substance abuse disorder or in patients in whom stimulant addiction may be a concern
In patients with active substance use disorder, this condition should be treated before initiating therapy for ADHD
Describe the advantage and limitation of atomoxetine.
Advantage: no potential for addiction → not a schedule II prescription drug (normal prescription drug)
Limitations: Meta-analyses revealed an increased rate of suicidal ideation in children and adolescents being treated with atomoxetine.
Methylphenidate see ADHD/ Amphetamines
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