Use of stimulants in the medically ill.

Abstract

This article discusses the use of psychostimulants, such as dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate, and pemoline, in a variety of illnesses, including depression in the medically ill, cancer, HIV, and AIDS. The chemistry and pharmacology, side effects, drug interactions, dosing, and abuse potential also are reviewed.

• Authors: P S Masand, G E Tesar
• Journal: The Psychiatric clinics of North America (Psychiatr Clin North Am) Vol. 19 Issue 3 Pg. 515-47 (Sep 1996) ISSN: 0193-953X [Print] United States
• PMID: 8856815 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Central Nervous System Stimulants

Topics

• Central Nervous System Stimulants (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Chronic Disease (psychology)
• Contraindications
• Depressive Disorder (drug therapy, psychology)
• Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
• Humans
• Neurocognitive Disorders (drug therapy, psychology)
• Patient Care Team
• Sick Role
• Treatment Outcome