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Generic Name : Pemoline
Pronunciation : pem-oh-leen
Trade Name(s):
International- Cylert, PemADD, Betamin,Tradon. This medication is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended initial dose is 37.5 mg/day. This daily dose should be gradually increased by 18.75 mg at one-week interval. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, as directed by your physician. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of mental illness, kidney or liver disease, Tourette's syndrome, drug dependence, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Patient may experience with dark urine or yellowish skin; if it is so consult with your doctor immediately. Side Effects : Liver - Reversible increase in liver enzymes, jaundice and life- threatening liver failure. Blood - Anemia. Central Nervous System - Seizures, Tourette syndrome, hallucinations, movement disorder, night blindness, depression, dizziness, increased irritability, headache, drowsiness and sleeplessness. Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Genitourinary - Prostate enlargement. Miscellaneous - Suppression of growth in children. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store as per instructions on label. |
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