THE USE OF METHYLPHENIDATE IN PATIENTS WITH ADHD

Authors

  • Thaísa Martins de Melo Universidade Iguaçu
  • Alcione Silva de Carvalho Universidade Iguaçu
  • Leonardo Guimarães de Andrade Universidade Iguaçu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v8i4.5100

Keywords:

Methylphenidate. ADHD. Addiction. Pharmaceutical care.

Abstract

Methylphenidate is a psychostimulant drug that is used for people who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, and can be consumed by children and even adults. Methylphenidate prescribed in the right doses and with the pharmacist's redoubled attention in dispensing the drug may have beneficial effects in the administration of this drug. Otherwise, the exacerbated use of methylphenidate may bring its side effects, which may cause disorders to the central nervous system (CNS) leading to the consumption of increasing doses and bringing dependence on this drug in the future.

Author Biographies

Thaísa Martins de Melo, Universidade Iguaçu

Acadêmica do curso de Farmácia da Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG. Nova Iguaçu, RJ. E-mail: thaisam.melo@yahoo.com.br.

Alcione Silva de Carvalho, Universidade Iguaçu

Professora orientadora do curso de Farmácia na Universidade Iguaçu.

Leonardo Guimarães de Andrade, Universidade Iguaçu

Prof. Orientador do curso de Farmácia na Universidade Iguaçu. Mestre em Ciências do Meio Ambiente pela Universidade Veiga de Almeida.

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Published

2022-04-30

How to Cite

Melo, T. M. de ., Carvalho, A. S. de ., & Andrade, L. G. de. (2022). THE USE OF METHYLPHENIDATE IN PATIENTS WITH ADHD. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 8(4), 891–900. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v8i4.5100

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 4 (2022): Revista Ibero- Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação.

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Atribuição CC BY