Cardiovascular Effects of Methylphenidate, Amphetamines and Atomoxetine in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Update

Drug Safety

Volumn 37, Issue 9, 2014, Pages 661-676

  Awudu, Gariba A H ^a   Besag, Frank M C ^a  

^a Mid Beds Clinic ^*  (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AMPHETAMINE DERIVATIVE; ATOMOXETINE; CENTRAL STIMULANT AGENT; METHYLPHENIDATE; PROPYLAMINE;

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY; BLOOD PRESSURE; DEATH, SUDDEN, CARDIAC; HEART RATE; HUMAN;

AMPHETAMINES; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY; BLOOD PRESSURE; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS; DEATH, SUDDEN, CARDIAC; HEART RATE; HUMANS; METHYLPHENIDATE; PROPYLAMINES;

EID: 84929048215     PISSN: 01145916     EISSN: 11791942     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s40264-014-0201-8     Document Type: Review

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