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Brand Name: Aptensio, Concerta, Cotempla,

Drug Class: CNS stimulant

FDA Category: Prescription Medication

CompendiRx Topic(s): Brain and Nerves

Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 5mg, 10mg, 20mg , Capsule (ER) - 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg, 35mg, 40mg, 45mg, 50mg, 55mg, 60mg, 70mg, 85mg , Capsule (ER/DR) - 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg, 100mg , Tablet (ER) - 10mg, 18mg, 20mg, 27mg, 36mg, 45mg, 54mg, 63mg, 72mg , Tablet (XR chewable) - 20mg, 30mg, 40mg , Tablet (Chewable) - 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg , Oral Solution - 5mg/5ml, 10mg/5ml , Transdermal patch - 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg , Oral suspension (XR) - 25mg/5ml when reconstituted , ODT (XR) - 8.6mg, 17.3mg, 25.9mg

Common Usage: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy

How it works

Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine in presynaptic neurons

Pregnancy

If treatment of ADHD in pregnancy is needed, methylphenidate may be considered

Lactation

According to the manufacturer, the decision to breastfeed during therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and the benefits of treatment to the mother.

Warnings

Black Box Warning: High abuse potential ; Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity ; Warnings: Visual disturbance, peripheral vasculopathy

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