Concerta

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  • ADHD

Concerta Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Methylphenidate HCl 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg; ext-rel tabs.

Pharmacological Class

CNS stimulant.

How Supplied

Tabs—100

Generic Availability

YES

Concerta Indications

Indications

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Concerta Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

Swallow whole with liquids. Take once daily in the AM. <6yrs: not established. Methylphenidate-naive: 6–12yrs: initially 18mg once daily, max 54mg/day; 13–17yrs: initially 18mg once daily, max 72mg daily or 2mg/kg/day (whichever is less). 18–65yrs: initially 18mg or 36mg/day; max 72mg/day. Switching from methylphenidate 5mg 2 or 3 times daily: initially Concerta 18mg once daily. Switching from methylphenidate 10mg 2 or 3 times daily: initially Concerta 36mg once daily. Switching from methylphenidate 15mg 2 or 3 times daily: initially Concerta 54mg once daily. Switching from methylphenidate 20mg 2 or 3 times daily: initially Concerta 72mg once daily. For all: may adjust in 18mg/day increments at 1-week intervals; max 54mg/day for children; max 72mg/day for adolescents and adults.

Concerta Contraindications

Contraindications

Marked anxiety, tension, agitation. Glaucoma. Motor tics. Tourette's syndrome in patient or family. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.

Concerta Boxed Warnings

Boxed Warning

Drug dependence.

Concerta Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

History of drug dependence or alcoholism; monitor. Increased risk of sudden death, stroke, and MI; assess for presence of cardiac disease before initiating. Avoid in known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and other cardiac problems. Pre-existing psychotic disorder. Bipolar disorder. Screen for risk factors of developing a manic episode prior to initiation. Consider discontinuing if new psychotic/manic symptoms occur. Monitor for new or worsening aggressive behavior or hostility. Seizure disorder. Peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's Phenomenon; monitor for digital changes. Preexisting GI narrowing. Monitor growth (esp. children), BP, HR, CBCs, differential, platelet counts. Reduce dose or discontinue if paradoxical aggravation of symptoms occurs. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Concerta Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Concerta Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Caution with pressor agents. May potentiate coumarin anticoagulants, anticonvulsants (eg, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), tricyclics, SSRIs. Risk of serotonin syndrome with serotonergic drugs. Concomitant risperidone may increase risk of extrapyramidal symptoms; monitor.

Concerta Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Upper abdominal pain, decreased appetite, headache, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, weight loss, irritability, hyperhidrosis; priapism, hypertension, tachycardia, visual disturbances, possible GI obstruction.

Concerta Clinical Trials

See Literature

Concerta Note

Not Applicable

Concerta Patient Counseling

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