dextroamphetamine has been researched along with Death, Sudden in 3 studies
Dextroamphetamine: The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic.
(S)-amphetamine : A 1-phenylpropan-2-amine that has S configuration.
Death, Sudden: The abrupt cessation of all vital bodily functions, manifested by the permanent loss of total cerebral, respiratory, and cardiovascular functions.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Following reports of sudden death in patients taking medication to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this study aimed to identify cases of death in patients prescribed stimulants and atomoxetine and to determine any association between these and sudden death." | 1.35 | Mortality associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug treatment: a retrospective cohort study of children, adolescents and young adults using the general practice research database. ( Cranswick, N; McCarthy, S; Potts, L; Taylor, E; Wong, IC, 2009) |
| "This case study describes the sudden death of an additional child (8 years 9 months old, 29 kg in weight) treated with a tricyclic antidepressant, imipramine (100 mg orally, twice daily), and dextroamphetamine (10 mg orally every morning)." | 1.31 | Sudden death of a child treated with imipramine. Case study. ( Varley, CK, 2000) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 3 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Gould, MS | 1 |
| Walsh, BT | 1 |
| Munfakh, JL | 1 |
| Kleinman, M | 1 |
| Duan, N | 1 |
| Olfson, M | 1 |
| Greenhill, L | 1 |
| Cooper, T | 1 |
| McCarthy, S | 1 |
| Cranswick, N | 1 |
| Potts, L | 1 |
| Taylor, E | 1 |
| Wong, IC | 1 |
| Varley, CK | 1 |
3 other studies available for dextroamphetamine and Death, Sudden
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Sudden death and use of stimulant medications in youths.
Topics: Accidents, Traffic; Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; Adult; Age Distribution; Case-Control Studies; | 2009 |
Mortality associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug treatment: a retrospective cohort study of children, adolescents and young adults using the general practice research database.
Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with | 2009 |
Sudden death of a child treated with imipramine. Case study.
Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child; De | 2000 |