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There are 18 differences and 2 similarities between Dexedrine, Intuniv
| Basic Information |
| Generic Name |
| Dextroamphetamine |
Guanfacine |
| Class |
| Cns Stimulants |
Antiadrenergic Agents, Centrally Acting |
| Prescription Generic Available |
| Yes |
No |
| Pregnancy cat. |
| B3(au) C(us) |
B(us) |
| Approved Age |
| 6 And Older |
6 And Older |
| Legal Status |
| Controlled (s8)(au)
Schedule I(ca) Class B(uk) Schedule Ii(us) |
|
| Dependence Liability |
| High |
|
| Excretion |
| Urinary |
Renal |
| Possible Side Effects |
| Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
Sleepiness, Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Rarely, Intuniv Can Cause Low Blood Pressure And Heart Rhythm Changes. |
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| Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Routes (of administration) |
| Oral, Insufflation, Rectal, Sublingual |
Oral |
| Dosage |
|
1–4 Mg Daily (do Not Increase
Faster Than 1 Mg/wk) |
|
Maximum daily dose |
|
4 mg |
| Duration |
| Short-acting |
Long-acting |
|
Duration - time |
| 4-6 H |
24 h |
| Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
| 135.21 G/mol |
246.093 G/mol |
| Half Life |
| 4-6 Hrs |
14.8-18.3 Hours |
| Formula |
| C9h13n |
C9h9cl2n3o |
| Bioavailability |
| 75% (oral) |
80-100% |
| Protein binding |
| 15 % |
70 % |
| Metabolism |
| Hepatic |
Hepatic |