A CASE STUDY OF UNUSUAL ADVERSE OUTCOME IN THE PATIENTS OF A NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER RECEIVING PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT.

Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 2

Abstract

Hyperactivity and inattention is commonly observed in school going children. These are the components of a neurodevelopmental disorder known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which can be identified in few such children. An eleven years girl visiting to the OPD was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity isorder. The treatment protocol for her included psychological and pharmacological interventions. Methylphenidate was prescribed to her, which is a central nervous system stimulant, a commonly used drug for the treatment of ADHD. Rare side effects have been reported with the use of this drug. Hyperhidrosis is one such side effect which was observed in our patient. After that, the dose of methylphenidate was reduced. It was observed that after about 6-month duration, she improved from the condition of excessive sweating.

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Nitin Gawari, Sudhir Pawar, Shankhini Deshpande, Hardik Thaker

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Nitin Gawari, Sudhir Pawar, Shankhini Deshpande, Hardik Thaker (2019). A CASE STUDY OF UNUSUAL ADVERSE OUTCOME IN THE PATIENTS OF A NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER RECEIVING PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT.. PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research, 8(2), 28-29. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-464958