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Attentin 10mg Capsule

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Medicine Overview of Attentin 10mg Capsule

Introduction
Attentin 10 is a medicine used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It helps to improve attention span, concentration and reduces impulsive behavior. Attentin 10 may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important...
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Uses of Attentin 10
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Side effects of Attentin 10
Common
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sleepiness
  • Decreased appetite
  • Abdominal pain
  • Increased heart rate
  • High blood pressure
How to use Attentin 10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Attentin 10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Attentin 10 works
Attentin 10 modulates the activity of certain chemical messengers in the brain, which increases attention and decreases restlessness. It is a non-stimulant medicine.
Quick Tips
  • Take Attentin 10 at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
  • Your doctor will monitor your heart rate and blood pressure regularly while taking the medicine.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience unusual changes in mood or behavior or suicidal thoughts.
  • Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Brief Description
Indication
Oral Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Adult: Initially, 40 mg/day may increase gradually after at least 7 days to 80 mg/day, up to 100 mg/day may be used after 2-4 wk. Hepatic impairment: Moderate: Reduce dose by 50%. Severe: Reduce dose by 75%.
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Administration
May cause additive effect when used w/ drugs that increase BP. May potentiate the effect of salbutamol on the CVS. May increase risk of cardiac events when used w/ drugs that affect cardiac conduction or electrolyte balance, or that inhibit CYP2D6 (e.g. fluoxetine, paroxetine, quinidine). Increased risk of QT prolongation w/ QT prolonging drugs (e.g. class Ia and III antiarrhythmics, moxifloxacin, erythromycin, TCAs, lithium, cisapride). Increased risk of seizures w/ drugs that are known to lower seizure threshold (e.g. phenothiazines, neuroleptics, mefloquine, bupropion, tramadol). Potentially Fatal: Increased neurotoxic effect w/ MAOIs.
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Adult Dose
Monitor height and wt gain especially during the initial period of treatment; dose reduction or treatment interruption may be needed in children whose growth or wt gain is not satisfactory. Patients with high BP or cardiovascular conditions that may be worsened by increases in BP or heart rate. Caution when used in patients with a history of psychotic illness or bipolar disorder. May increase the risk of urinary obstruction or hesitancy. Monitor for signs of clinical worsening, suicidality or unusual behavioural changes especially during the start of treatment and during dose changes. Safety and efficacy have not been established in...
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Renal Dose
Atomoxetine hydrochloride selectively inhibits noradrenaline reuptake w/ minimal affinity for other noradrenergic receptors or for other neurotransmitter receptors or transporters. It is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Contraindication
Oral Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Child: >6 yr <70 kg: Initially, 0.5 mg/kg/day, may increase gradually to approx 1.2 mg/kg/day. Max: 1.4 mg/kg or 100 mg, whichever is lower; >70 kg: Initially, 40 mg/day, may increase gradually after at least 7 days to 80 mg/day, up to100 mg/day may be used after 2-4 wk.
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Mode of Action
May be taken with or without food. Swallow whole, do not open cap. Administer once daily in morning, with or without food
Precaution
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Side Effect
Renal impairment: Dosage adjustment not necessary
Pregnancy Category Note
>10% Xerostomia (dry mouth) (21%),Headache (2-19%),Abdominal pain (7-18%),Decreased appetite (11-16%),Insomnia (2-15%),Cough (11%),Somnolence (11%),Vomiting (3-11%) 1-10% Nausea (10%),Increases in blood pressure (BP; ≥15-20 mm Hg) and heart rate (HR; ≥20 beats/min) (5-10%),Erectile dysfunction (9%),Hot flashes (8%),Dizziness (5-8%),Urinary hesitation or retention (7%),Decreased weight (4-7%),Depression (4-7%),Irritability (<6%),Dyspepsia (4%),Ejaculation disorder (3%),Sinus headache (3%),Constipation (2%),Dermatitis (2%),Menstrual disorder (2%),Mood swings (1-2%)
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Interaction
Angle-closure glaucoma. Not to be used with or within 14 days of discontinuing treatment with MAOIs.
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