CONCERTA 36mg Price

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Methylphenidate (HCl)is available in the market in concentration

Name

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride

Precaution

Pregnancy and lactation. History of alcohol or drug abuse. Hypertension and other CV disorders that might be exacerbated by increases in BP or heart rate. Pre-existing psychosis or bipolar disorder; monitor for symptoms of aggression or hostility. History of seizure disorder. Children <6 yr (growth suppression); monitor growth during therapy. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Transdermal: Avoid exposure of application site to any direct external heat source. Lactation: Unknown; avoid during breastfeeding; use caution

Indication

Narcolepsy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Contra indication

Marked anxiety, tension, agitation; glaucoma; Tourette's syndrome or tics. Known severe structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious heart rhythm abnormalities, or other serious cardiac disorders that could increase the risk of sudden death. Extended-release form: Severe hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, recent MI or angina.

Side Effect

Angina, arrhythmia, cerebral arteritis, cerebral occlusion, changes in BP, MI, necrotising vasculitis, palpitation, pulse changes, tachycardia; depression, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, headache, insomnia, nervousness, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), Tourette's syndrome, toxic psychosis; erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, hair loss, rash, urticaria; growth retardation; abdominal pain, anorexia, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, weight loss; anaemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombocytopenia; abnormal LFTs, hepatic coma, increased transaminases; arthralgia, dyskinesia; blurred vision, visual accommodation disturbance; cough, pharyngitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection; accidental injury, hypersensitivity. Transdermal: Insomnia, decreased appetite; nausea; tic, emotional instability; vomiting, anorexia; nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis; weight loss.

Pregnancy Category ID

3

Mode of Action

Methylphenidate is a central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic.

Interaction

May reduce effects of antihypertensive agents. Reduced serum level with carbamazepine. Increased serum levels or effects with CYP2D6 inhibitors e.g. chlorpromazine, delavirdine, fluoxetine, miconazole, paroxetine, pergolide, quinidine, quinine, ritonavir, ropinirole. May increase serum levels of phenytoin, TCAs. Possible severe hypertension and tachycardia with sibutramine. CNS depression with alcohol. Potentially Fatal: Severe toxic reactions with clonidine. Increased risk of hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.

Pregnancy Category Note

Information not available

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration