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pemoline
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pemoline /pem·o·line/ (pem´ah-lēn) a central nervous system stimulant used in the treatment of attention-deficit.
pem·o·line (pm-ln)
n.
A white, crystalline synthetic compound that is used as a mild stimulant of the central nervous system, especially in the treatment of depression.

pemoline [pem´o-lēn]
a central nervous system stimulant used in treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

pemoline (pem´lēn),
n brand name: Cylert;
drug class: central nervous system stimulant; Controlled Substance Schedule IV;
action: exact mechanism unknown; may act through dopaminergic mechanisms;
use: attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity.

pemoline
a central nervous system stimulant, similar to dexamphetamine.

pemoline
Cytert® Pharmacology A psychostimulant used to manage ADD Adverse effects Toxic hepatitis-monitoring of LFTs may be inadequate to prevent liver failure, transient tics


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The most common treatment, drug therapy, consists of stimulant medications such as Ritalin (methylphenidate), Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine), and Cylert (pemoline) (Greydanus, 2005; Olfson, 2004).
Other drugs pulled from the market include Cylert, Palladone and Baycol ?
The most common medications given these days for ADHD are Ritalin, Adderall and Cylert.
 
 
 
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