The use of behavioral drugs are growing. It was noted that there was an increase of 183% in the use of prescription drugs to treat behavioral changes of attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity. An estimated 3-5000000 school children on psychostimulant drugs to improve the functioning of behavior. stimulant drugs were found to be the most effective measure for reducing the core behavioral symptoms of hyperactivity.be used by different psychostimulant medications that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, caffeine is to be as readily available.
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and a diuretic. The active ingredient in methyl xanthine States. A dose of 150 mg -250 produces the following effects -
A feeling of wellbeing
Supervision
Beats boredom
Relieves fatigue
The thinking is clear, even if the inertia tends to prevail after an intense mental effort
Improves performance
Increase physical activity
But higher doses can be toxic. Higher doses cause nervousness, anxiety, panic, insomnia and agitation. Even higher doses may be convulsions. Caffeine is, of course, beverages such as coffee and tea available. E 'artificially introduced in soft drinks like Coca-Cola. It is also found in small quantities in chocolate.
Although caffeine is used primarily as a stimulant for the respiratory tract and treatment of headaches, includingMigraine, a psychostimulant, it was found to be effective in the treatment of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity. Of the three drugs most common behavior disorder - methylphenidate, atomoxetine and Caffeine - Caffeine is being readily available. This is a psychostimulant drug and its effect can be seen within 15 minutes after consumption. 99% of effects are seen within 45 minutes. The effect of a single dose lasts about 4-6 hours.
Although it is a stimulant and haswas tried for the treatment of ADHD, the effects have been contradictory. Studies have demonstrated that their effect was irrelevant to the core symptoms of ADHD, which produced only limited improvement of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Its effect on secondary symptoms is inconsistent. Studies have shown that it produces irregular and limited improvement in social functioning and school.
The benefits of caffeine in the treatment of attention deficitHyperactivity Disorder -
This is a non-prescription medicines
It is readily available
There is no alternative to prescription drug
sufficient data on the safety profile of both short-term borrowing and long-term provision of caffeine.
The disadvantages of caffeine in the treatment of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity - are
The amounts are not regulated
There is only limited support for its effectiveness.
There are no randomized controlledStudies can be done to assess the short-term effects of caffeine in the treatment of attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity. Only case reports are the short-term effects of caffeine on ADHD available
There are no data available on long-term effects of caffeine in the treatment of attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity
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