noun
- a central nervous system stimulant drug formerly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Usage: medical; discontinued
Examples
- Pemoline was withdrawn from the market due to liver toxicity concerns.
- The doctor explained that pemoline had been replaced by safer ADHD medications.
- Clinical trials showed pemoline’s effectiveness but also revealed serious side effects.
- Parents were advised to discontinue pemoline treatment immediately.
- The FDA removed pemoline from approved drug lists in 2005.