Practice parameter for the use of stimulant medications in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults.
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This practice parameter describes treatment with stimulant medication. It uses an evidence-based medicine approach derived from a detailed literature review and expert consultation. Stimulant medications in clinical use include methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, mixed-salts amphetamine, and pemoline. It carries FDA indications for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
دوره 41 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001