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Drugs for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A comprehensive list of drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are listed here. View list of drugs used to treat 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)'. Click below on the listed drug to know more and this includes the brand name(s), price of the drug, its dosage, side-effects, adverse events, how and when should it be taken.

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Generic and Trade Names of Drugs for Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

For the convenience of the medical practitioners we have listed both the generic name and the multiple brand names of the drugs for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Mixed Salts

Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Mixed Salts belongs to central nervous system stimulants class, prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with counseling and special education.

Atomoxetine

Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), prescribed for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Axepta | Axepta -25 | Attentrol | Axepta (10 mg) | Axepta (40 mg) | Tomoxetin (10 mg) | Tomoxetin (18 mg) | Tomoxetin (25 mg) | Attentrol (18 mg) | Attentrol (25 mg)

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Dexmethylphenidate Hcl

Dexmethylphenidate Hcl is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of methylphenidate, prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Dextroamphetamine

Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity in children and sleep disorder (narcolepsy).

Dimethylglycine

• Dimethylglycine is an amino acid which is used in combination with other active ingredients for the treatment of conditions like attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy, allergies, respiratory disorders, inflammation and cancer.

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Docosahexaenoic acid

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that helps the outcomes of people who have existing heart disease; it also helps lower triglycerides, blood pressure, blood clot risk, and arterial plaque formation and may also lower the risk of developing heart disease.

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Cobalvit-DHA Forte (1.5mg/200mg/5mg/1.5mg) | Folsafe Plus (5mg/200mg/1500mcg/1.5mg) | Methylife-DHA (100mg/5mg/750mcg)

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorders with hyperactivity in children.

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorder (ADD) and daytime sleep (narcolepsy).

Pemoline

Pemoline is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

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