Generic Name for ADDERALL
Mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product (each tab contains equal parts dextroamphetamine saccharate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, amphetamine aspartate, amphetamine sulfate); 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg; double-scored tabs.
Legal Classification:
CII
Pharmacological Class for ADDERALL
Amphetamine.
Manufacturer of ADDERALL
Shire US, Inc.
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Indications for ADDERALL
Attention deficit disorder. Narcolepsy.
Adults and Children:
Avoid late evening doses; give upon awakening and 4–6 hours apart. ADHD: <3years: not recommended. 3–5years: initially 2.5mg once daily, may increase by 2.5mg weekly. ≥6years: initially 5mg 1–2 times daily, may increase by 5mg weekly; usual max 40mg/day in 2–3 divided doses. Narcolepsy: <12years: use dextroamphetamine sulfate; ≥12years: usual range 5–60mg/day in divided doses.
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Contraindications for ADDERALL
Advanced arteriosclerosis. Cardiovascular disease. Moderate to severe hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Glaucoma. Drug or alcohol abuse. Agitation. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetics. Structural heart defects.
Warnings/Precautions for ADDERALL
Tourette's syndrome. Psychosis. Hypertension. Seizure disorders. Monitor growth in children. Reevaluate periodically. Write ℞ for smallest practical amount. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Interactions for ADDERALL
See Contraindications. Potentiated by alkalinizers (eg, thiazides), tricyclic antidepressants, propoxyphene. Potentiates meperidine, norepinephrine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, tricyclic antidepressants. Antagonized by acidifiers, psychotropics, lithium. Antagonizes adrenergic blockers, sedatives, antihypertensives. Monitor phenytoin, ethosuximide, phenobarbital. Convulsions with propoxyphene overdose and amphetamines. May interfere with urinary steroid tests.
Adverse Reactions for ADDERALL
Anorexia, insomnia, GI upset, emotional lability, nervousness, fever, dizziness, hypertension, tachycardia, dry mouth, psychosis, tics, headache; adults: also UTI.
How is ADDERALL supplied?
caps, tabs—100