Attentrol 18mg Capsule

• As per CDSCO, Attentrol is primarily used to manage the following conditions:
• Treatment of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

• It is contraindicated in the following cases:
• Patients with hypersensitivity or known allergies to any components in this medication.
• Patients with severe cardiac diseases, especially those which affect blood pressure and heart rate.
• Patients with phaechromocytoma or a history of this disease.
• Patients with angle-closure glaucoma.
• Patients in paediatric age groups can experience increased suicidal ideation; hence close monitoring is essential.
• Patients with a history of mania, bipolar disease or family history of the same.
• Patients with significant liver or kidney dysfunction.

• Side effects of Attentrol include:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Decreased appetite
• Abdominal pain
• Somnolence (increased sleepiness)
• Constipation

Other General Warnings

• You are taking other medications. This tablet interacts with many other medications that use the same metabolic enzymes.
• You experience any mood changes or suicidal ideation.
• You have difficulty gaining weight or any hampered growth in children as this may warrant temporarily stopping the treatment.

• Take this medication as prescribed by your physician.
• Take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., at the same time each day for optimal pharmacological effects.
• Take this medication as a whole. Do not crush, chew or break this tablet.
• Finish the entire course of this medication as prescribed by your doctor.
• Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.
• Do not drive/operate heavy machinery while under this medication.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you notice worsening of your symptoms, such as worsening of obsessive behaviour and suicidal ideation.
• Do not stop taking this medicine, as it can take 2-6 weeks of continuous usage for the maximum efficacy of this medicine to manifest.

Overdose

• Overdose with Attentrol can present with symptoms like gastrointestinal symptoms, tremors, anger, irritability, drowsiness, dizziness, abnormal behaviour, dry mouth, dilatation of pupils, hypertension, increased heart rate, and hyperactivity. It can also cause abnormal heart rhythms. In the case of a suspected overdose, rush the patient to a tertiary care centre with ICU facilities for further evaluation and treatment.

Missed a Dose

• If you miss a dose of this tablet, it is advised to take it as soon as you remember. If the duration missed is too long, it is recommended to skip the missed dose and go back to the regular schedule. Do not double the dose of the tablet.

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Interactions with other medicines

• This medicine should not be used concomitantly or within two weeks of using Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like Selegiline, Rasagiline, etc., as it may cause serotonin syndrome, which is potentially life-threatening.
• It should not be used with salbutamol (nebulisation or other forms) and other beta-agonists as it might increase their undesirable effects on the heart.
• This medication can cause an increase in blood pressure. The concomitant use of Atomoxetine with BP tablets should be monitored closely.
• It is contraindicated with medications that cause changes in heart rhythms
• Inform your doctor regarding your current medications at the time of prescription of Attentrol.

Interactions with food items

• This medication does not have any known interaction with food items.