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Pemoline

Latest prescription information about Pemoline. 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 : Pemoline
Pronunciation : pem-oh-leen
Trade Name(s): 
International- Cylert, PemADD, Betamin,Tradon.
Overview : Note: Brands are not available in US market.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
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): 


Contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment, and hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.


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.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store as per instructions on label.

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