Monday, October, 26, 2009
Clonidine Use In Children
October 03, 2008
This Phase III clinical trial is enrolling children ages 6 - 17
with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to test how well
Clonicel treats ADHD. Clonicel is a 12-hour, sustained-release
version of clonidine hydrochloride, a medication approved to treat
high blood pressure. Sciele Pharma, Inc., and Addrenex
Pharmaceuticals are testing the medication for the treatment of
ADHD in children.
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
By Deborah Gray
,
Health Expert
...drug that is apparently used “off-label” to calm children. Off-label means that the drug is...
Read more »
By John McManamy
,
Health Expert
...treatment. Recently, thanks to books such as "The Bipolar Child," and the establishment of...
Read more »
By MigraineCast
,
Health Expert
...Periactin is often prescribed as a preventive for children.That just scratches the surface....
Read more »
Health Guide
ADHD and
childhood behavioral disorders are usually better treated in specialized education settings with behavioral management of the disruptive behavior. Whether the patient is an ADHD adult...
Read more »
...effects are minimal. Should side effects last more than a few weeks or interfere with your, or your
child’s ability to complete daily activities, you should speak with your doctor. ...
Read more »
...effects are minimal. Should side effects last more than a few weeks or interfere with your, or your
child’s ability to complete daily activities, you should speak with your doctor. ...
Read more »
...heart failure, or heart rhythm disturbances). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in
children with heart problems. They have also been associated with sudden death, stroke, and...
Read more »
...medications in certain patients who suffer from sleep disorders.Cognitive-behavioral therapy (group therapy).
Children should particularly start with CBT. Behavioral measures for improving sleep....
Read more »
Medications
...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »
...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »
Related News
October 02, 2008
A review of clinical trials has found that some medications, including Paxil, may offer alternatives to hormone therapy for the treatment of hot...
Read summary »
October 02, 2008
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of two medicines--clonidine and methylphenidate--alone or in combination to treat...
Read summary »
December 04, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Slight magnetic signals from brain activity may indicate difficulty processing language and sound in children with autism....
Read summary »
August 11, 2009
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kefir, one of the world's oldest "health" drinks, did little to prevent diarrhea in young children being treated with...
Read summary »
July 13, 2007
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some kids are willing to do anything to excel in sports. A new study reports more than one in 100 11-year-olds admit to using...
Read summary »