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The pharmacology of amphetamine and methylphenidate: Relevance to the neurobiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other psychiatric comorbidities

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Faraone, Stephen V.·2018·Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews

Abstract

Psychostimulants, including amphetamines and methylphenidate, are first-line pharmacotherapies for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This review aims to educate physicians regarding differences in pharmacology and mechanisms of action between amphetamine and methylphenidate, thus enhancing physician understanding of psychostimulants and their use in managing individuals with ADHD who may have comorbid psychiatric conditions. A systematic literature review of PubMed was conducted in April 2017, focusing on cellular- and brain system-level effects of amphetamine and methylphenidate. The primary pharmacologic effect of both amphetamine and methylphenidate is to increase central dopamine and norepinephrine activity, which impacts executive and attentional function. Amphetamine actions include dopamine and norepinephrine transporter inhibition, vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT-2) inhibition, and monoamine oxidase activity inhibition. Methylphenidate actions include dopamine and norepinephrine transporter inhibition, agonist activity at the serotonin type 1A receptor, and redistribution of the VMAT-2. There is also evidence for interactions with glutamate and opioid systems. Clinical implications of these actions in individuals with ADHD with comorbid depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and sleep disturbances are discussed.

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    Findings about amphetamine and methylphenidate mechanisms from preclinical models and healthy human volunteers can be generalized to individuals with ADHD.

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  1. Sanchez-Perez, 2012, [Effects of methylphenidate on anxiety], Rev. Neurol., 55, 499

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Authors
Faraone, S. V.
Affiliations
SUNY Upstate Medical University (US)
Corresponding author
Faraone, Stephen V.
Venue
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2018-04
Volume
87
Pages
255-270
ISSN
0149-7634 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2794227021
Cited by
631
References
273
Citations by year
2026: 55 · 2025: 106 · 2024: 102 · 2023: 98 · 2022: 87 · 2021: 81 · 2020: 52 · 2019: 39 · 2018: 10
FWCI
7.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • K. G. Jebsen Centre for Research on Neuropsychiatric Disorders, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway (602805)
  • European Union’s Horizon 2020 (667302)
  • NIMH (5R01MH101519, U01 MH109536-01)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations
Keywords
amphetamine, methylphenidate, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, psychostimulants, dopamine transporter inhibition, norepinephrine reuptake inhibition, vesicular monoamine transporter 2, monoamine oxidase inhibition, 5-HT1A receptor, opioid interaction, comorbid depression, anxiety comorbidity, substance use disorders, sleep disorders, executive function, attention
MeSH terms
Amphetamine, Central Nervous System Stimulants, Animals, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Mental Disorders, Brain, Humans, Methylphenidate, Comorbidity, Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors, Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors

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