Psychopharmacology of ADHD in adolescents.
The use of medication is an important element in the management of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). An overview of basic psychopharmacologic principles is presented, followed by a review of medications that are well-documented as effective in the amelioration of ADHD symptomatology. These include stimulants (methylphenidate, amphetamines, and pemoline), tricyclic antidepressants (imipramine, desipramine, and nortriptyline), alpha2-agonists (clonidine and guanfacine), and bupropion. Medications used to treat comorbidities of ADHD (e.g., depression, anxiety, disruptive disorders) are not considered in this review. Psychopharmacology is a very useful tool as part of the overall management of ADHD in adolescents.
Greydanus
Donald E
DE
College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-1284, USA.
Sloane
Mark A
MA
Rappley
Marsha D
MD
D000293:Adolescent; D000316:Adrenergic alpha-Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
D000316:Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants