EFFECT OF STIMULANT-DRUGS, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE AND METHYLPHENIDATE, ON SECRETION OF GROWTH-HORMONE IN HYPERACTIVE-CHILDREN
EFFECT OF STIMULANT-DRUGS, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE AND METHYLPHENIDATE, ON SECRETION OF GROWTH-HORMONE IN HYPERACTIVE-CHILDREN
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DOI:
10.1016/s0022-3476(77)80788-9
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发表时间:
1977-01-01
影响因子:
5.1
通讯作者:
THORSEN, T
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作者:
AARSKOG, D;FEVANG, FO;THORSEN, T
The stimulant effect of L-dopa (125-500 mg) was compared to dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate, 15 and 20 mg, respectively, on growth hormone [GH] secretion in 20 hyperactive children. All 3 stimulants were responsible for peak GH concentration in serum at 60 min after drug ingestion; there was no significant difference between the mean GH level at any time of sampling. Seven of the children were retested with L-dopa and dextroamphetamine after 6-8 mo. of treatment with methylphenidate. After treatment, there was a tendency to higher zero time levels of GH, and to delayed and/or paradoxical response to dextroamphetamine. The findgings indicate an acute and a probable long-term effect of dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate on the homeostasis of GH. The possible long-term adverse effects of these drugs on the growth of children indicates the need for caution in the widespread use of these agents.