pemoline

pemoline /pem·o·line/ (pem´ah-len) a central nervous system stimulant used in the treatment of attention-deficit.

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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.

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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.

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pemoline

a central nervous system stimulant, similar to dexamphetamine.