Metadate Cd Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CII
General Description
Methylphenidate HCl 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg; ext-rel caps (contains immediate-release + ext-rel beads); contains sucrose.
Pharmacological Class
CNS stimulant.
How Supplied
CD—100
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Metadate Cd Indications
Indications
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Metadate Cd Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6yrs: not established. Take before breakfast. Swallow whole or sprinkle contents onto applesauce (swallow immediately); do not crush, chew, or divide beads. ≥6yrs: initially 20mg once daily, may increase weekly by 10–20mg/day; max 60mg once daily.
Metadate Cd Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency.
Metadate Cd Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Abuse and dependence.
Metadate Cd 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 arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and other cardiac problems. Pre-existing psychotic disorder. Bipolar disorder; screen for risk before 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. Monitor growth (esp. children), BP, HR, CBCs, differential, platelet counts. Reduce dose or discontinue if paradoxical aggravation of symptoms occur. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: monitor infants.
Metadate Cd Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Metadate Cd Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Avoid alcohol. May decrease effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs; monitor and adjust dose of antihypertensives as needed. Concomitant risperidone may increase risk of extrapyramidal symptoms; monitor.
Metadate Cd Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, anorexia, abdominal pain, insomnia; priapism, hypertension, tachycardia, visual disturbances.
Metadate Cd Clinical Trials
See Literature
Metadate Cd Note
Not Applicable
Metadate Cd Patient Counseling
See Literature