| Literature DB >> 8114609 |
G J Wang1, N D Volkow, J S Fowler, R Ferrieri, D J Schlyer, D Alexoff, N Pappas, J Lieberman, P King, D Warner.
Abstract
To assess the effects of methylphenidate (MP) on cerebral blood flow (CBF), 5 healthy males were studied using 15O-water and positron emission tomography before and after MP (0.5 mg/kg iv). MP significantly decreased whole brain CBF at 5-10 minutes (25 +/- 11%) and at 30 minutes (20 +/- 10%) after its administration. Decrements in CBF were homogeneous throughout the brain (regional decrements 23-30%) and probably reflect the vasoactive properties of MP. The vasoactive properties of MP should be considered when prescribing this drug chronically and/or when giving it to subjects with cerebrovascular compromise.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8114609 DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(94)00873-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Life Sci ISSN: 0024-3205 Impact factor: 5.037