Cotempla Xr-odt Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CII
General Description
Methylphenidate 8.6mg, 17.3mg, 25.9mg; ext-rel orally disintegrating tabs.
Pharmacological Class
CNS stimulant.
How Supplied
Blister pack—30 (5×6)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Cotempla Xr-odt Indications
Indications
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Cotempla Xr-odt Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6yrs: not established. Place tab on tongue and allow it to disintegrate; do not chew or crush. 6–17yrs: Individualize. Initially 17.3mg once daily in the AM. May titrate in increments of 8.6–17.3mg weekly; max 51.8mg daily. Discontinue if no improvement seen after dose adjustment over 1 month.
Cotempla Xr-odt Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Cotempla Xr-odt Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Abuse and dependence.
Cotempla Xr-odt Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
High potential for abuse and dependence; 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 heart rhythm abnormalities, coronary artery disease, other cardiac problems. Pre-existing psychotic disorder. Bipolar disorder. Screen for risk factors in developing a manic episode prior to initiating. Consider discontinuing if psychotic/manic symptoms occur. Peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud’s phenomenon; monitor for digital changes. Monitor growth (in children), BP, HR. Reduce dose or discontinue if paradoxical aggravation of symptoms occur. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: monitor infants.
Cotempla Xr-odt Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Cotempla Xr-odt Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Concomitant gastric pH modulators (eg, omeprazole, famotidine, sodium bicarbonate): not recommended. May decrease effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs (eg, K+-sparing or thiazide diuretics, CCBs, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, centrally acting alpha-2 receptor agonists); monitor and adjust dose of antihypertensives as needed. Concomitant risperidone may increase risk of extrapyramidal symptoms; monitor.
Cotempla Xr-odt Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Appetite decreased, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, weight decreased, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, affect lability, tachycardia, BP increased; priapism.
Cotempla Xr-odt Clinical Trials
See Literature
Cotempla Xr-odt Note
Notes
Register pregnant patients exposed to Cotempla XR-ODT by calling (866) 961-2388.
Cotempla Xr-odt Patient Counseling
See Literature