Narcolepsy : Drugs
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Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects
chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. In affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the
brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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Dextrorotatory isomer of amphetamine; noncatechol, sympathomimetic amine with CNS-stimulating activity.
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Amphetamines are a group of drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Some of the brand names of amphetamines sold in the United States are Dexedrine, Biphetamine, Das, Dexampex, Ferndex, Oxydess II, Spancap No 1, Desoxyn, and Methampex.
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Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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The generic name for the drug Ritalin, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A central nervous system stimulant, methylphenidate is also used to control narcolepsy, a condition characterized by an overpowering desire to sleep.
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Methylphenidate is a mild central nervous system stimulant. This drug is sold under the brand name Ritalin in the United States.
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Methylphenidate is a mild, central nervous system stimulant. In the United States, the drug is sold under the brand name Ritalin.
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The generic name for the drug Ritalin, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate is one of a group of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
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Piperidine-derivative stimulant; pharmacologic actions qualitatively similar to those of amphetamines.
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Modafinil is a medication that promotes wakefulness.
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CNS stimulant; structurally and pharmacologically distinct from other currently available CNS stimulants.
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Modafinil is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is primarily used to promote wakefulness and alertness in persons with narcolepsy , a condition that causes excessive sleepiness and cataplexy (episodes of sudden loss of muscle control).
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Sodium oxybate is primarily used to treat cataplexy attacks (episodes of weak or paralyzed muscles) in patients with narcolepsy , a condition that causes excessive sleepiness. Purpose There is no known cure for narcolepsy.
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CNS depressant that exhibits anticataplectic and potent hypnotic activity.
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Sodium oxybate is a central nervous system depressant. It is used to treat cataplexy
(sudden loss of muscle strength) and reduce daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy.
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