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ArticleTrends in psychiatry and psychotherapy2025

Atomoxetine: toxicological aspects of a new treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Brazil.

Gabriel Christian de Farias Morais, Shopnil Akash, Edilson Dantas da Silva, Claudio Bruno Silva de Oliveira, João Firmino Rodrigues-Neto, Umberto Laino Fulco, Shahina Akter, Jonas Ivan Nobre Oliveira

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Article in Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Gabriel Christian de Farias MoraisDepartamento de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Shopnil AkashDepartment of Pharmacy, Daffodil International University, Sukrabad, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Edilson Dantas da SilvaDepartamento de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Claudio Bruno Silva de OliveiraHospital Pediátrico Maria Alice Fernandes, Natal, RN, Brazil.
João Firmino Rodrigues-NetoEscola Multicampi de Ciências Médicas, UFRN, Caicó, RN, Brazil.
Umberto Laino FulcoDepartamento de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Shahina AkterBangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Jonas Ivan Nobre OliveiraDepartamento de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.

Funding

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e TecnológicoCoordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível SuperiorNúcleo de Processamento de Alto Desempenho/Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
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Abstract

objectiveAtomoxetine is widely used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), offering reduced risks of adverse motor effects and chemical dependence. However, its pharmacokinetic properties and toxicological risks require further exploration. This study aimed to predict the physicochemical profile, medicinal chemistry characteristics, and ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity) properties of atomoxetine using in silico web-based tools.

methodsPhysicochemical, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacokinetic parameters of atomoxetine were analyzed using predictive computational models. Emphasis was placed on properties that influence drug efficacy and safety, particularly in the context of ADHD treatment.

resultsIn silico analyses revealed that atomoxetine may carry potential risks of hepatotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, respiratory system toxicity, skin toxicity, and carcinogenicity. These predicted toxicological effects highlight the importance of further investigation into atomoxetine's safety, especially across diverse patient populations and varying durations of treatment.

conclusionThe findings from this predictive study suggest that careful monitoring of atomoxetine use is warranted in clinical settings. Furthermore, additional controlled studies are needed to develop personalized dosing protocols that account for individual variability in metabolism and toxicity response, enabling a safer and more effective use of the drug.

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Adrenergic Uptake InhibitorsAtomoxetine HydrochlorideAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityBrazilComputer SimulationHumansAdrenergic Uptake InhibitorsAtomoxetine Hydrochloride

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PMID38830052
PMCPMC12962372

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