Medications used in the treatment of disruptive behavior in children with FASD--a guide

J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2015;22(1):e59-67. Epub 2015 Feb 12.

Abstract

The majority of children with FASD suffer from disruptive behaviors and most of them need medications to modify these behaviors. The objective of this review is to familiarize professionals caring for children with FASD with stimulants and other drugs for ADHD, and the second generation antipsychotic risperidone - for aggressive and defiant behaviors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior / drug effects*
  • Age Factors
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / diagnosis
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / drug therapy*
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / physiopathology
  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / diagnosis
  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / psychology
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / adverse effects
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Child Behavior / drug effects*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Conduct Disorder / diagnosis
  • Conduct Disorder / drug therapy
  • Conduct Disorder / psychology
  • Female
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / diagnosis
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / psychology
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants