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Indications ⬇

REMS


Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

CV: peripheral vasculopathy, SUDDEN DEATH, tachycardia

EENT: ↑intraocular pressure, angle closure glaucoma, visual disturbances

GI: abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea

GU: libido changes, priapism

Metab: growth suppression, weight loss (may occur with prolonged use)

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

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

Tablets

Extended-Release Capsules

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Focalin, Focalin XR

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Produces CNS and respiratory stimulation with weak sympathomimetic activity.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Increased attention span in ADHD.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: central nervous system stimulants

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Readily absorbed following oral administration.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver; inactive metabolites are renally excreted.

Half-Life: 2.2 hr.

Contr. Subst. Schedule ⬆ ⬇

Schedule II (C-II)

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

( improvement in symptoms)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO7 days1 mounknown

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

dex-meth-ill-FEN-i-date

Code ⬆

NDC Code