What is Pemoline?
Pemolin was a prescription medicine used to treat the attention disorder (ADHD). It was used primarily in the United States from 1975 to 2005 until US food and drug administration (FDA) has banned its use for security concerns. Shortly thereafter, it was sold under another name, but was withdrawn due to declining sale.
As a treatment for ADHD, pemolin helped stimulate the central nervous system, which prevented the dopamine used to re -use its receptors - commonly called reuptake inhibitor. It also helped increase the release of norepinephrine and dopamine, types of neurotransmitters. Unlike other ADHD drugs, Pemolin was not addictive and the reports of addiction were rare.
This drug has been commonly used to reduce the symptoms of ADHD present in children, not adults. This was not recommended for children under six years of age or for children with a history of psychosis, because it can worsen such behavior. Pemoline could be used separately but often used withStrategies of therapy and modification of behavior to reduce the symptoms of ADHD in the long run. Several studies have shown that this medicine can help increase the ability of a person to focus, especially in children. It also reduced restlessness, a common symptom of ADHD.
This medicine was available in the form of a capsule or chewing tablets. Children under six years of age were usually not recommended and often received small doses to avoid any possible side effects. Children older than six were usually recommended that 37.5 milligrams begin, while the dosage increases as the body has adapted.
Numerous side effects were reported. According to several sources, the side effects of Pemoline included loss of appetite, chronic insomnia, drowsiness, hallucinations, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and nausea. Although rare, this medicine also caused anemia. The long -term use of the warrog was also associated with the slowed Rby growing in young children.
overdose was also possible, especially in children. Symptoms of overdose include agitation, confusion and seizures. Other hints included a rapid heart rhythm, severe headache, high fever, shivers and twitching. Children who showed signs of overdose required immediate medical care because it could be fatal.
Pemoline has been banned from commercial sales due to reports that it can cause serious toxicity of liver or liver failure, which can be fatal. People with a history of problems with jathers were recommended not to take this medicine. In addition, the drug was not recommended for pregnant women or for those who were breastfeeding. It has also been known to worsen the effects of some serious mental illnesses and kidney disease.