Clinical use/Indication
What are some clinical indications for using stimulants?
What are
ADHD, narcolepsy, depression, weight loss, eating disorders (binge eating)
What are common side effects of stimulant medications?
what is insomnia, decreased appetite, anxiety, headache, weight loss
What is the DEA schedule classification for most stimulant medications?
what is Schedule II
Coca-Cola used to have this stimulant as an ingredient
Cocaine
What are the first-line stimulants for ADHD in adults?
What is
Amphetamines or methylphenidate
What are common cardiovascular effects stimulants can have?
What is increased blood pressure and increased heart rate
Which stimulant is available as a transdermal patch? What is the brand name?
what is methylphenidate
what is Daytrana
Which stimulant do around 90% of Americans use every day?
what is caffeine
Name a stimulant FDA-approved for treatment of narcolepsy
What is modafinil or armodafinil
Priapism is an adverse reaction associated with which stimulant?
Methylphenidate
At what age can stimulant therapy be initiated for ADHD?
what is 6 years of age and older
What are some slang terms for stimulants?
What is addys, crosses, dexies, hearts, pep pills, LA turnaround, bennies, speed, uppers, blow, etc
What is a stimulant used for weight loss?
What is phentermine
Which stimulant medication has been associated with immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)?
What is Modafinil
What is the black box warning for majority of stimulant medications?
what is abuse, misuse and addiction
What is the DEA schedule for cocaine?
What is Schedule II?
Topical cocaine has FDA labeled indication for anesthesia for mucous membranes of the oral laryngeal or nasal cavaties and can be used when performing diagnostic procedures and surgeries in these areas
What stimulants are sometimes used off-label for treatment resistant depression?
What is methylphenidate and modafinil
What is a major side effect of amphetamines that is pertinent specifically to pediatric patients?
What is growth suppression
What are examples of NON-stimulant medications used in treatment of ADHD?
what is atomoxetine (strattera), guanfacine (intuniv), clonidine (Kapvay)
Tell the group an interesting experience/story youve had or know about stimulant medications
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