Pemoline
Also known as: Cylert; Volital
Description
Pemoline is an Amphetamine-Derivative Pharmaceutical Drug.
Health Benefits of Pemoline
Nervous System
Pemoline is often prescribed for the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Pemoline may increase Attention Span.
Pemoline may improve Concentration.
Potentially Toxic Effects of Pemoline
Although Pemoline is an Amphetamine-Derivative, it is very safe by comparison with other Amphetamine Derivatives and does not have addictive potential.
Nervous System
Pemoline may cause Insomnia if taken close to bedtime.
Dosage Recommendations
The usual therapeutic dosage of Pemoline is 18 - 75 mg per day. The precise dosage is usually determined by a patient’s physician.
“Waiting Period”
The onset of behavioral improvement in patients receiving Pemoline usually occurs 3 - 4 weeks after the commencement of Pemoline therapy.
Bioavailability
The elimination half-life of Pemoline is 2 - 12 hours.
The time to when peak plasma levels occur for Pemoline is 1 - 5 hours.
Pharmaceutical Availability of Pemoline
Pemoline is only available with a physician’s prescription.
Chemical Data
Chemical Names
2-Imino-5-phenyl-4-oxazolidinone
2-Amino-5-phenyl-2-oxazolin-4-one
Molecular Formula
C9H8N2O2
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