Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Medications

Question 1

Evekeo

Answer 1

Generic Name: Amphetamine
Class: Stimulants
Indications: ADHD
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other stimulating meds (caffeine, phentermine, PSE, etc); May cause insomnia and weight loss; Use with caution in patients with CV disease
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 2

Adderall

Answer 2

Generic Name: Dextroamphetamine/ Amphetamine
Class: Stimulants
Indications: ADHD
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other stimulating meds (caffeine, phentermine, PSE, etc); May cause insomnia and weight loss; Use with caution in patients with CV disease
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 3

Focalin

Answer 3

Generic Name: Dexmethylphenidate
Class: Stimulant
Indications: ADHD
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other stimulating meds (caffeine, phentermine, PSE, etc); May cause insomnia and weight loss; Use with caution in patients with CV disease
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 4

Vyvanse

Answer 4

Generic Name: Lisdexamfetamine
Class: Stimulant
Indications: ADHD
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other stimulating meds (caffeine, phentermine, PSE, etc); May cause insomnia and weight loss; Use with caution in patients with CV disease
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 5

Ritalin

Answer 5

Generic Name: Methylphenidate
Class: Stimulants
Indications: ADHD
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other stimulating meds (caffeine, phentermine, PSE, etc); May cause insomnia and weight loss; Patch version (Daytrana) is worn for max 9 hours/day; Use with caution in pt with CV disease
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid, topical

Question 6

Strattera

Answer 6

Generic Name: Atomoxetine
Class: Non-stimulants
Indications: ADHD
Special Considerations: Interacts with other serotonergic meds (SNRIs, SSRIs, MAOIs, etc); May cause nausea
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 7

Kapvay

Answer 7

Generic Name: Clonidine
Class: Non-Stimulant
Indications: ADHD
Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with other blood pressure meds (ACEIs, ARBs, BBs, etc); May cause dizziness
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 8

Intuniv

Answer 8

Generic Name: Guanfacine
Class: Non-stimulants
Indications: ADHD
Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with other blood pressure meds (ACEIs, ARBs, BBs, etc); May cause dizziness
Dosage Forms: Oral solid