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Inspiral 5mg Tablets

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Inspiral 5 MG Description

Inspiral tablet is most commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A condition where children show persistent inability to concentrate, impulsive behaviour, and hyperacti

vity, leading to emotional, psychological, social, and educational problems. It is composed of 5mg methylphenidate. Inspiral tab comes under the therapeutic classification of psychostimulants. It is mainly used to treat children aged six years and over and adolescents with ADHD. Inspiral tab should be prescribed only under the charge of a specialist in childhood behavioural disorders when other methodology have not been successful in changing the behaviour. Inspiral tab comes as both standard (immediate release) and extended (modified/prolonged) release tablets. Inspiral tab should be taken exactly as prescribed by your health care professional. Do not stop taking your medicine without consulting your doctor, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like depression. Consult your doctor if you want to stop taking medication. They reduce the amount gradually before you stop taking it completely. Inspiral tab is a habit-forming medicine. It has a high potential for medicine abuse, leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. Addiction problems usually occur only if you take the Inspiral tab more than prescribed or at a higher dose than recommended. Careful monitoring is required for the patients who are taking this medication.

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Product Summary

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ContainsMethylphenidate(5.0 Mg)
UsesAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults, Narcolepsy ( a sleep disorder) in adults
Side effectsMood or personality changes, Self-harming thoughts, Fast or irregular heartbeat, Hallucinations, and sudden, involuntary facial muscle movements.
TherapyDRUGS FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
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uses

Uses of Inspiral 5 MG

  • Treats Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children
  • Treats Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults
  • Narcolepsy (a sleep disorder) in adults
contraindications

Contraindications of Inspiral 5 MG

If you’ve allergy or hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or any other inactive ingredients present in it. If you have glaucoma (increased pressure within the eyeball) or are at risk of getting glauco...
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sideEffects

Side effects of Inspiral 5 MG

  • Mood or personality changes
  • Self-harming thoughts
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
  • Hallucinations (starting to feel or hear things that are not real)
  • Facial tics (sudden, involuntary muscle movements)
  • For children: If the Inspiral tab is prescribed for longer than a year, it can slow their growth. But this happens very rarely in less than 1 in 10 children
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Inspiral 5 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take an Inspiral tab during pregnancy?
A:
Inspiral tab is not usually recommended during pregnancy. However, your doctor can help you decide what’s best for you. You may continue to take it during pregnancy after consulting your doctor.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take an Inspiral tab while breastfeeding?
A:
Generally, it isn’t recommended to take this medicine. But Inspiral tablets can be taken based on your condition during breastfeeding only after consulting your doctor. Studies have shown that this medicine can pass into breast milk and can affect the baby. A healthcare professional needs to continuously monitor your baby to avoid side effects like irritability and having sleeping problems.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have taken the Inspiral tab?
A:
It is not advisable to drive if you take Inspiral tablets as it can cause side effects like problems focusing, blurred vision, double vision and dizziness. Hence a person under this medication should not drive or operate any heavy machinery that needs high mental alertness.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Inspiral tab?
A:
Consuming alcohol is not advised while taking this medication as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects like dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, depression etc.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You experience any severe side effects.
  • You are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning to conceive.
  • You notice any fluctuations in your child's weight and growth potential.
  • You have other medical conditions like heart disorders, renal diseases, bipolar and seizure disorders.
  • You have hypertension because Inspiral tab can affect your blood pressure levels.
  • You notice any signs of medicine abuse and psychological dependence.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Inspiral 5 MG

How Does It Work?

Inspiral tab consists of methylphenidate, which increases neurotransmitters dopamine and noradrenaline levels in spaces between the nerve cells in some parts of the brain. Dopamine is a chemical neuro...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Inspiral 5 MG

  • Gulp the capsule whole with a glass of water, milk or squash.
  • Do not chew them.
  • If you’ve a problem swallowing the tablet as a whole, you can crush them and mix it with a small amount of soft foods such as yoghourt, honey or jam.
  • It is not advised to crush or break the extended-release tablets because the medicine will not work correctly.
  • Check the medicine label for its expiry date.
  • Do not use the tablet if the label is torn or damaged.
interactions

Interactions of Inspiral 5 MG

Interactions with other medicines

  • Antidepressants like monoamine oxidase inhibitors like isocarboxazid, moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, when given along with Inspiral tablets, can cause blood pressure to rise which can be da...
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  • Antiepileptic medicines
  • Antihypertensive (blood pressure) medications as it affects blood pressure levels.

Interactions with food items

  • Unless recommended by your doctor, there is no need to avoid a particular type of food or drink.
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Inspiral 5 MG

Keep Inspiral Tab away from direct heat, sunlight and moisture. Store the medicine in a cool and dry place. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. Dispose it of carefully after using it.
dosage

Dosage of Inspiral 5 MG

Overdose

  • Always consume only the prescribed amount of dosage decided by your doctor. Symptoms of overdose of Inspiral tab are feeling unusually happy, confused or agitated, muscle twitchings, hallucinations an...
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Missed a Dose

Try not to skip your doses. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. But if it's almost time for the next, skip the missed dose and wait until it's time for the next one. Don’t double dose to mak...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Reddy Moulika

BDS, MDS in Periodontics and Implantology

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Varsha Parihar

MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: How long does the Inspiral tab take to work?

A: Initially, you will be given a low dose. Your doctor will increase the dosage gradually based on your condition. It generally takes a few weeks to see the benefits. It also depends on the type of tablet (extended/standard release) you consume. Generally it starts to work after 30-60 minutes of taking the medicine.

Q: Will the Inspiral tab affect contraception?

  • Inspiral tab will not affect any type of contraception like the combined pill and emergency contraception. However, consult your doctor if you are taking this medicine along with contraception.
Product Details
Brand
INSPIRAL
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
26/03/2025
Last Updated on: 03 Feb 2022 | 09:46 AM (IST)

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