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dextroamphetamine and Growth Disorders

dextroamphetamine has been researched along with Growth Disorders in 9 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.

Growth Disorders: Deviations from the average values for a specific age and sex in any or all of the following: height, weight, skeletal proportions, osseous development, or maturation of features. Included here are both acceleration and retardation of growth.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" While medications for ADHD are generally well-tolerated, there are common, although less severe, as well as rare but severe adverse events AEs during treatment with ADHD drugs."2.49Practitioner review: current best practice in the management of adverse events during treatment with ADHD medications in children and adolescents. ( Banaschewski, T; Buitelaar, J; Coghill, D; Cortese, S; Danckaerts, M; Dittmann, RW; Graham, J; Holtmann, M; Sergeant, J; Taylor, E, 2013)
" This temporary effect on growth is present during the first few years of treatment and seems related to drug dosage and to the presence or absence of drug holidays."1.26The effects of stimulant medication on the growth of hyperkinetic children. ( Hung, W; Lipman, RS; Overall, JE; Roche, AF, 1979)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (44.44)18.7374
1990's1 (11.11)18.2507
2000's2 (22.22)29.6817
2010's2 (22.22)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Poulton, AS1
Bui, Q1
Melzer, E1
Evans, R1
Cortese, S1
Holtmann, M1
Banaschewski, T1
Buitelaar, J1
Coghill, D1
Danckaerts, M1
Dittmann, RW1
Graham, J1
Taylor, E1
Sergeant, J1
Poulton, A1
Cowell, CT1
Golinko, BE1
Greenhill, LL1
Puig-Antich, J1
Halpern, F1
Sachar, EJ1
Rubinstein, B1
Chambers, W1
Fiscina, B1
Florea, J1
Lurie, S1
O'Quinn, A1
Joshi, SV1
Roche, AF1
Lipman, RS1
Overall, JE1
Hung, W1
Safer, DJ1
Allen, RP1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Therapeutic Use of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Cohorts (ADHD): a Randomized, Sham-controlled Study.[NCT06069323]80 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-06-01Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

3 reviews available for dextroamphetamine and Growth Disorders

ArticleYear
Practitioner review: current best practice in the management of adverse events during treatment with ADHD medications in children and adolescents.
    Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 2013, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Blood Pressure

2013
Neuroendocrine responses to methylphenidate and d-amphetamine: applications to attention-deficit disorder.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 1991,Winter, Volume: 3, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Central Nervous System Stimulants;

1991
ADHD, growth deficits, and relationships to psychostimulant use.
    Pediatrics in review, 2002, Volume: 23, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child;

2002

Other Studies

6 other studies available for dextroamphetamine and Growth Disorders

ArticleYear
Stimulant medication effects on growth and bone age in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a prospective cohort study.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 31, Issue:2

    Topics: Absorptiometry, Photon; Adiposity; Age Factors; Anthropometry; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyper

2016
Slowing of growth in height and weight on stimulants: a characteristic pattern.
    Journal of paediatrics and child health, 2003, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Age Distribution; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Body Height; Body Weigh

2003
Side effects of dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate in hyperactive children--a brief review.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Anorexia; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Body Weight; Child; Dextroamphetamine; Grow

1984
Growth disturbances in hyperkinetic children.
    Pediatrics, 1980, Volume: 66, Issue:1

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Dextroamphetamine; Growth Disorders; Humans; H

1980
The effects of stimulant medication on the growth of hyperkinetic children.
    Pediatrics, 1979, Volume: 63, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Body Height; Body Weight; Child Behavior Disorders; Dextroamphetamine; Growth; Growth Di

1979
Factors influencing the suppressant effects of two stimulant drugs on the growth of hyperactive children.
    Pediatrics, 1973, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Analysis of Variance; Body Height; Body Weight; Child; Dextroamphetamine; Growth Disorders; Humans;

1973