Stimulants (for ADHD)

Question 1

Focalin

Answer 1

d-MPH (SA stimulant)

Question 2

Metadate

Answer 2

racemic MPH (SA stimulant)

Question 3

Methylin

Answer 3

racemic MPH (SA stimulant)

Question 4

Ritalin

Answer 4

racemic MPH (SA stimulant)

Question 5

Adderall

Answer 5

mixed salts (SA stimulant)

Question 6

Dexedrine

Answer 6

d-AMP (SA stimulant)

Question 7

DextroStat

Answer 7

d-AMP (SA stimulant)

Question 8

Concerta

Answer 8

racemic MPH (LA stimulant)

Question 9

Daytrana

Answer 9

racemic MPH (LA stimulant)

Question 10

Metadate CD, Ritalin LA

Answer 10

racemic MPH (LA stimulant)

Question 11

Focalin XR

Answer 11

d-MPH (LA stimulant)

Question 12

Metadate ER, Methylin ER, Methylphenidate SR, Ritalin SR

Answer 12

racemic MPH (LA stimulant)

Question 13

Quillivant XR

Answer 13

racemic MPH (LA stimulant)

Question 14

Adderall XR

Answer 14

mixed salt (LA stimulant)

Question 15

Dexedrine Spansule

Answer 15

d-AMP (LA stimulant)

Question 16

Vyvanse

Answer 16

Lisdexamfetamine (LA stimulant)

Question 17

Atomoxetine

Answer 17

Strattera (non-stimulant, NRI)

Question 18

Clonidine

Answer 18

non-stimulant

non-specific alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

ER: start 1mg daily, may increase weekly up to 4mg daily

IR: start 0.5-1 mg qhs, add AM dose after 7 days, add midday dose after another 7 days

Question 19

Guanfacine

Answer 19

non-stimulant

selective alpha-2A adrenergic agonist

ER: start 0.1mg daily, may increase weekly up to 0.4mg daily

IR: start 0.05-0.1mg qhs, add AM dose after 7 days, add midday dose after another 7 days

Question 20

Bupropion

Answer 20

Wellbutrin (NDRI-antidepressant, second-line for ADHD)

Question 21

Imipramine, Nortriptyline

Answer 21

Tofranil, Pamelor (TCAs-antidepressant, second-line for ADHD)