Drug Name: | Lisdexamfetamine |
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Drug Class: | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Prodrug of dextroamphetamine
- Increases the release of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain
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Use: | - Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED)
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Side Effects: | - Insomnia
- Decreased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Weight loss
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to amphetamines
- Advanced arteriosclerosis
- Symptomatic cardiovascular disease
- Moderate to severe hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Glaucoma
- Agitated states
- History of drug abuse
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Specialty: | - Psychiatry
- Pediatrics
- Internal Medicine
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