Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 5

An Overview on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Author:
  • K. Ruth Salomi, N. Ramesh, D. Hepcy Kala Rani, K. Ravindra Reddy
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 317 to 320

P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy-Kadapa-516 003, Andhra Pradesh, India

*Corresponding Author: Ruth Salomi K., P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy Kadapa-516 003, Andhra Pradesh, India. E-mail: salomidev.k@gmail.com

Online published on 20 March, 2013.

Abstract

Attention -deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a self explanatory condition that people of all ages are afflicted with, all over the world. It is classified as a neurobehavioral development disorder which more commonly affects about to 5% of children. It consists of the core symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. ADHD and its symptoms can be recognized at an early stage and with proper treatment a normal life can be experienced.

Keywords

inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity