Attera 18mg Tablets
Attera 18 MG Description
Attera tablet is a prescription medicine used to manage attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Its active ingredient is Atomoxetine. The mode of action of the Attera tablet is by increasing
the amount of norepinephrine, a natural substance in the brain that manages the behaviour. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychological disorder characterised by difficulty sustaining attention, impulsive behaviour, and hyperactivity. It can happen due to genetics, environment, food additives, alcohol abuse, smoking during pregnancy, etc. Increasing attention and providing a calming effect in ADHD patients is the main use of the Attera tablet. You can take an Attera tablet with or without food. Try to follow your doctor's directions for using the Attera tablet exactly about dosage and duration. Do not alter or stop this medicine without conferring with your doctor. It can exacerbate the symptoms and worsen the disorder. This medication does not cause any withdrawal symptoms when abruptly stopped. It also does not have a propensity to cause dependency.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹101.64 |
You Save | ₹13.86 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Atomoxetine(18.0 Mg) |
Uses | Attention Deficit Hyperkinetic/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
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 |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER |
Uses of Attera 18 MG
- As per CDSCO, the Attera tablet treats Attention Deficit Hyperkinetic/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Patients who need long term treatment should be monitored, and consideration should be given to interrupting treatment in children who are not developing or gaining weight....
Contraindications of Attera 18 MG
- If you have a known hypersensitive reaction to Atomoxetine and the Attera tablet ingredients.
- If you were diagnosed with narrow-angle glaucoma, an eye disorder that causes raised tension inside the eye.
- If you are currently taking other antidepressant medications.
- If you have been diagnosed with an adrenal gland tumour known as pheochromocytoma.
- If you have any type of heart ailment.
- Do not take Attera medication if you have an aneurysm or any blood vessel disorder.
- If you have any urinary retention issues.
Side effects of Attera 18 MG
- Loss of appetite
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Excessive fatigue
Precautions and Warnings of Attera 18 MG
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.
- You are currently using ayurvedic or herbal medicine and supplements.
- You have a history of stroke, heart condition, and epilepsy.
- Do not give it to children younger than 5 years. The data on the safety of this medicine is not established.
Mode of Action of Attera 18 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Attera 18 MG
- Take the Attera tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not increase the dosage of the Attera tablet, even if you cannot feel its effects.
- You can take the Attera tablet with or without consuming food.
- Try not to open the tablet and remove its contents of it. Take it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not take the Attera tablet with other medications without informing your doctor.
Interactions of Attera 18 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are using a different type of antidepressant already, using the Attera tablet can cause increased adverse reactions.
- Using Attera tablet with other medications like medications that lower high blood pressure, anti-seizure medication, some cough and cold pills, antipsychotics, etc., can alter the levels of Attera medicine as well as its effectiveness...
- It is better to be cautious if you are taking any heart medicine, anti-malarial medicine, or some antibiotics along with Attera tablet as it can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm such as long QT syndrome....
Interactions with food items
- Try to avoid grapefruit and its juice, as it can increase the Attera tablet's levels in the blood and affect the medicine.
Storage and disposal of Attera 18 MG
Dosage of Attera 18 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can the Attera tablet cause addictive behaviour in me?
Q: Can I stop taking the Attera tablet if I feel better?
Q: Can the Attera tablet cause addictive behaviour in me?
References
- Atomoxetine 10 mg hard tablets [Internet]. Atomoxetine 10 mg hard tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc). [cited 2022 Mar 22]. 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 Mar 22]. Available from:
- Atomoxetine 10 mg hard tablets [Internet]. Atomoxetine 10 mg hard tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc). [cited 2022 Mar 22]. 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 Mar 22]. Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Mar 22]. Available from:
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