DRUG-TREATMENT FOR HYPERACTIVE-CHILDREN - THERAPEUTIC GUIDELINES

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ELIA, J
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[1] The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19129
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10.2165/00003495-199346050-00006
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R9 [药学];
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1007 ;
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioural disorder and medication is one of the principal treatments. Methylphenidate and dexamphetamine dextroamphetamine) have a long record of use in children and well proven efficacy, and are the preferred drugs. Current clinical guidelines recommend a trial of methylphenidate and of dexamphetamine for each child meeting criteria for the disorder in order to maximise response rate and minimise adverse effects.
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