Characterization of Amphetamine, Methylphenidate, Nicotine, and Atomoxetine on Measures of Attention, Impulsive Action, and Motivation in the Rat: Implications for Translational Research

• Main Authors: Guy A. Higgins (Author), Leo B. Silenieks (Author), Cam MacMillan (Author), Sandy Thevarkunnel (Author), Anna I. Parachikova (Author), Cedric Mombereau (Author), Hanna Lindgren (Author), Jesper F. Bastlund (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Amphetamine (AMP), methylphenidate (MPH), and atomoxetine (ATX) are approved treatments for ADHD, and together with nicotine (NIC), represent pharmacological agents widely studied on cognitive domains including attention and impulsive action in humans. These agents thus represent opportunities for c...