Pharmacology of ADHD Medications: Amphetamine & Methylphenidate

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly treated with psychostimulant drugs like amphetamine and methylphenidate. In this video, I will take a brief look at the basic pharmacology behind these stimulants.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Anita Thapar, Miriam Cooper
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The pharmacology of amphetamine and methylphenidate: Relevance to the neurobiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other psychiatric comorbidities
Stephen V Faraone
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Cardiovascular effects of medications for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: what is known and how should it influence prescribing in children?
Josephine Elia, Victoria L Vetter
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