Attentrol 10mg Capsule
10 Capsule(s) in StripMade by
SUN PHARMA
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Atomoxetine(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Attention Deficit Hyperkinetic/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| Therapy | Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Side effects | Heartburn, dizziness, constipation, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, sweating, fatigue, chest pain, urinary retention, decreased heart rate, increased blood pressure, jaundice |
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Medical Description
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Attentrol Capsule is used in the management of Attention Deficit Hyperkinetic/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Patients requiring long term therapy should be monitored & consideration should be given to interrupting therapy in patients who are not growing or gaining weight.
Contraindications
- If you have any allergic reaction to Atomoxetine and to the ingredients of Attentrol Capsule
- If you have narrow-angle glaucoma, an eye condition that causes increased pressure inside the eye
- If you are currently using other antidepressant medicines
- If you have been diagnosed with an adrenal gland tumour called pheochromocytoma
- If you have a heart disease
- Do not take this medicine if you have an aneurysm or any blood vessel condition
- If you have any urinary retention problems
Side effects
- Loss of appetite
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Excessive fatigue
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are experiencing mood changes, suicidal or self-harming thoughts
- You have a severe liver condition
- You are an elderly patient, the side effects of Attentrol Capsule can be severe due to slow metabolism
- You are currently using ayurvedic or herbal medicine and supplements. Some of them may cause side effects with this medicine.
- You have a history of stroke, heart condition, and epilepsy
- Do not use it in children younger than 5 years of age. The information on safety is not clearly established
Directions for Use
- Take the Attentrol Capsule exactly as prescribed by the doctor
- Do not increase the dosage of Attentrol capsule, even if you cannot feel its effects
- You can take this capsule with or without consuming food
- Try not to open the capsule and remove the contents of it. Take it as a whole with a glass of water
- Do not take Attentrol capsule with other medications without informing your doctor
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are using antidepressants already, Attentrol capsule can cause increased adverse reactions
- Using Attentrol capsule with other medications like blood pressure medicines, anti-seizure medicines, some cough and cold medicine, antipsychotics, etc., can change its effectiveness
- If you use heart medicine, malarial medicine, or some antibiotics with Attentrol Capsule, it can cause an abnormal heart rhythm
Interactions with food items
- Try to avoid grapefruit and its juice, as it can increase the Attentrol Capsule’s levels in the blood and effect the medicine.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:ATTENTROL
Manufacturer Name:SUN PHARMA
Address:<p>1. 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Attentrol 10 MG Capsule (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Atomoxetine 10 mg hard capsules [Internet]. Atomoxetine 10 mg hard capsules - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc). [cited 2022 Feb 21]. Available from:
- GM; G-JKPK. Atomoxetine: A review of its use in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents [Internet]. Paediatric drugs. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Feb 21]. Available from:
- Atomoxetine [Internet]. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine; 2021 [cited 2022 Feb 21]. Available from:
- Bro SP, Kjaersgaard MIS, Parner ET, Sørensen MJ, Olsen J, Bech BH, et al. Adverse pregnancy outcomes after exposure to methylphenidate or atomoxetine during pregnancy [Internet]. Clinical epidemiology. Dove Medical Press; 2015 [cited 2022 Feb 21]. Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 21 Feb 2022] -
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