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pemoline /pem·o·line/ (pem´ah-lēn) a central nervous system stimulant used in the treatment of attention-deficit.
pemoline (pem´ 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A referral to a psychiatrist may lead to prescription for medication, such as Ritalin, Dexedrine or Cylert, to help the child control his or her behavior. Drugs that have been associated with unintentional weight loss include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as Paxil, Prozac, and Celexa; cardiac agents such as Lasix, Lanoxin, and Vascor; amphetamines; appetite suppressants such as Adderall, Dexedrine, Cylert, Meridia, and Ritalin; and benzodiazepines such as Ativan and Klonopin. The problem is apparent by the huge number of children who are given medications such as Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderal and Cylert. |
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