PSY 433 Lecture Notes - Lecture 42: Atienza, Beta Blocker, Methylphenidate
29 Jul 2020
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There aresome contraindications considered absolute by many experts. In the latter case, its misuse or non-therapeutic use has been observed. Another relative contraindication is the presence of anxious/depressive symptoms, as they may exacerbate them. Logically, states of fatigue, hypertension, arrhythmias, tachycardia, as well as epilepsy, are relative contraindications. Age - children under six years of age should be considered as, although there are someclinical trials in which their efficacy has been shown, the side effects are more numerous and important. Finally, pregnancy and stunting are also considered as contraindications. If we want to prescribe pemolina magnesium, liver function should be normal. Otherwise, it should not be prescribed: interactions (toro y cols, 1997). Methylphenidate has a number of interactions that we should consider before prescribing it. It inhibits the metabolism of anticoagulants, anticomicials, phenylbutazones and tricyclic antidepressants. If combined with imipramine can result in confusional syndrome, emotional lability, psychosis,idad. agitation crisis and aggressivity.
