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INTUNIV (guanfacine) is an extended-release oral tablet approved in 2009 for ADHD, functioning as an alpha-2A adrenergic receptor agonist that enhances prefrontal cortex noradrenergic signaling. It is used as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy to improve attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity in pediatric and adult patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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Guanfacine for Hyperactivity in Children With Down Syndrome (HYPEbeGONE_DS)
Drug Use Study With Intuniv® in Australia
Drug Use Study With Intuniv® in European Countries
Experimental fMRI Study of Guanfacine and Lisdexamfetamine in ADHD Adolescents
Access to Extended Release Guanfacine HCl for Subjects Who Participated in Studies SPD503-315 or SPD503-316 in Europe
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