Precautions C N S stimulants
Precautions C N S stimulants Use caution in children with psychoses; clients with Tourette’s disorder, anorexia, or insomnia; elderly, debilitated, or asthenic clients; and clients with a history of suicidal or homicidal tendencies; prolonged use may result in tolerance and physical or psychological dependence. Dexmethylphenidate and methylphenidate Effects of concomitant use Hypertensive crisis may occur […]
Psychostimulants
Psychostimulants ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder) Indications Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (A D H D) in children and adults Medications are also used to treat narcolepsy and exogenous obesity Medication action The C N S stimulants increase levels of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin in the C N S. Their effectiveness in the treatment of ADHD is thought […]
Sedative-Hypnotics
Sedative-Hypnotics Indications Short-term management of various anxiety states and treatment of insomnia; selected agents are used as anticonvulsants, as preoperative sedatives, and to reduce anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. Action: Depression of the C N S Exception: Ramelteon’s sleep-promoting properties are the result of agonist activity on selective melatonin receptors. Contraindications Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity, […]