Outline

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

1. FDA, one-off Label drug and non-pharmacological interventions for ADHD

 FDA approved drug - Strattera.

 Off label- Clonidine

 non-pharmacological intervention- psychoeducation

2. Risk assessment to use and the benefits, side effects of the drugs mentioned above

 Risk assessment tool – Behavior assessment System for children

Strattera

Benefits

 Brain boosting the attention of the child

Side effects

 Dizziness

 Hallucinations

 Mania

Clonidine

Benefits

 Relief of symptoms of ADHD

 Lowers blood pressure

 Side effects

 Drowsiness

 Irritability

3. Clinical guidelines for the treatment of ADHD

 Complete evaluation

 Report of the symptoms

 Screening for other illnesses

4. References