Quillichew Er Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CII
General Description
Methylphenidate HCl 20mg+, 30mg+, 40mg; ext-rel chew tabs; scored (+); cherry flavored; contains phenylalanine.
Pharmacological Class
CNS stimulant.
How Supplied
ER chew tabs—100
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Quillichew Er Indications
Indications
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Quillichew Er Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6yrs: not established. ≥6yrs: Individualize. Initially 20mg once daily in the AM. May titrate dose in 10mg, 15mg, or 20mg increments. Doses >60mg: not recommended. Discontinue if no improvement seen after dose adjustment over 1 month.
Quillichew Er Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Quillichew Er Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Abuse and dependence.
Quillichew Er Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Do not substitute for other methylphenidate products on a mg-per-mg basis. High potential for abuse and dependence; monitor. Assess cardiovascular status prior to initiation. Avoid in known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, or other cardiac problems. Pre-existing psychotic disorder. Depression. Bipolar disorder. Screen for risk factors in developing a manic episode prior to initiating. Consider discontinuing if new psychotic or 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 occurs. Reevaluate periodically. Phenylketonuria. Neonates. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: monitor infants.
Quillichew Er Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Quillichew Er Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Avoid alcohol. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. May antagonize antihypertensive agents; monitor and adjust dose of antihypertensives as needed. Concomitant risperidone may increase risk of extrapyramidal symptoms; monitor.
Quillichew Er Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Appetite decreased, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, weight decreased, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, affect lability, tachycardia, BP increased; priapism.
Quillichew Er Clinical Trials
See Literature
Quillichew Er Note
Not Applicable
Quillichew Er Patient Counseling
See Literature