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Description

Pemoline is a stimulant drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that works by increasing levels of certain chemicals in the brain. Pemoline is available in tablet form and is usually taken once or twice a day.

Common side effects of pemoline include:
  ▸  Headache
  ▸  Nausea
  ▸  Vomiting
  ▸  Loss of appetite
  ▸  Insomnia
  ▸  Dizziness
  ▸  Irritability
  ▸  Anxiety
  ▸  Restlessness
  ▸  Tremors
  ▸  Abnormal heart rhythms

Brand names associated with pemoline include:
  ▸  Cylert
  ▸  Attentin
  ▸  Pemoline ER
  ▸  Pemoline SR

Synonyms

• pemoline

Classifications

• psycho-analeptic
• sport doping
• stimulant
• sympathomimetic

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