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Generic Name
Atomoxetine
Brand Name
Strattera
Class
ADHD agents
Proposed Mechanism(s) of Action
Inhibits the presynaptic reuptake of norepinephrine and theoretically increases dopamine in the prefrontal cortex via the same mechanism.
Indication
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Off-Label Use
Treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.
Side Effects
Serious
Increased cardiac rate, potential hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, rare liver damage, potential for induction of mania, and suicidal ideation.
Common
Sedation in children, decreased appetite, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dysmenorrhea, erectile dysfunction, and impaired libido.
References and Readings
Physicians’ Desk Reference (71st ed.). (2017). Montvale: Thomson PDR.
Stahl, S. M. (2007). Essential psychopharmacology: The prescriber’s guide (2nd ed.). New York: Cambridge University Press.
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Gonzalez, E.A. (2018). Atomoxetine. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_1631
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