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Dexmethylphenidate hcl
Latest prescription information about Dexmethylphenidate hcl. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Dexmethylphenidate hcl
Pronunciation : dex-METH-il-FEN-i-date
Trade Name(s):
International- Focalin. This medication is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of methylphenidate, prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The recommended starting dose is 5 mg/day (2.5 mg twice daily). Dosage may be adjusted in 2.5 to 5 mg increments to a maximum of 20 mg/day (10 mg twice daily). How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, heart problems, abnormal electroencephalograms (EEGs), overactive thyroid, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It should not be used in children less than 6 years old. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Monitor blood pressure, heart function, complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication. * Sometimes this drug may affect growth in children. Side Effects : Most common- Twitching, loss of appetite, sleeplessness and fast heart rate. Body as a Whole- Abdominal pain and fever. Heart- Chest pain, irregular heart beat, palpitations,Increased or decreased blood pressure, increased or decreased pulse and fast heart rate. Gastrointestinal- Nausea. Hypersensitivity- Skin rash, hives, fever, joint pain, skin inflammation, redness and bruising. Central Nervous System- Dizziness, drowsiness and headache. Blood/lymphatic- Decrease in white blood cells and anemia. Liver- Abnormal liver function tests and elevated liver enzymes level. Psychiatric- Depression and aggressive behavior. Skin- Hair loss. * Avoid excess dosage. * It may cause heart attack, stroke and sudden death in patients with heart defects, extreme caution needed in those patients. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C), and in an airtight container. |
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