dex-meth-ill-FEN-i-date
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
History of substance abuse
;Continual use (may produce psychological dependence or physical addiction)
;CV: peripheral vasculopathy, SUDDEN DEATH, tachycardia
EENT: ↑intraocular pressure, angle closure glaucoma, visual disturbances
GI: abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea
GU: libido changes, priapism
MS: RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Neuro: behavioral disturbances, hallucinations, insomnia, mania, nervousness, thought disorder, tics, Tourette syndrome, twitching
Misc: fever, HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS AND ANGIOEDEMA), physical dependence, psychological dependence
Drug-drug:
Tablets
Extended-Release Capsules
Assess for risk of abuse, misuse, or addiction prior to starting therapy and during therapy. Has high dependence and abuse or misuse potential. Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants can result in overdose and death; this risk is ↑ with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. Tolerance to medication occurs rapidly; do not ↑ dose.
Lab Test Considerations:
Advise patient that dexmethylphenidate is a drug with known potential for abuse, misuse, and/or addiction. Store in safe place, protect it from theft, and never give to anyone other than the individual for whom it was prescribed.
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