Quillichew Er

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  • ADHD

Quillichew Er Generic Name & Formulations

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

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Quillichew Er Note

Not Applicable

Quillichew Er Patient Counseling

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