Adderall

Adderall (Amphetamine Mixed Salts):Indications

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity: Adderall is indicated as an integral proof of a total treatment program which typically includes other remedial measures (psychological, educational, social) for a stabilizing effect in children with behavioral syndrome characterized by the following group at developmentally inappropriate symptoms:

moderate to severe distractibility
short attention span
hyperactivity
emotional lability
impulsivity

The diagnosis of this syndrome should not be made with finality when these symptoms are only of comparatively recent origin. Nonlocalizing (soft) neurological signs, learning disability and abnormal EEG may or may not be present, and a diagnosis of central nervous system dysfunction may or may not be warranted.

Dosage and Administration

Regardless of indication, amphetamines should be administered at the lowest effective dosage and dosage should be individually adjusted. Late evening doses should be avoided because of the resulting insomnia.

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY
Not recommended for children under 3 years of age... In children from :

3-5 years of age, start with 2.5 mg daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 2.5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.
6 years and older, start with 5 mg once or twice daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. Only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed a total of 40 mg per day. Give first dose on awakening; additional doses (1 or 2) at intervals of 4 to 6 hours. Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if there is a recurrence of behavioral symptoms sufficient to require continued therapy.

How Supplied

5 mg: Blue double scored tablet, debossed "AD" on one side and "5" on the other side (NDC 58521-031-01)
10 mg: Blue double scored tablet, debossed "AD" on one side and "10" on the other side (NDC 58521-032-01)
20 mg: Orange double scored tablet, debossed “AD” on one side and "20" on the other side (NDC 58521-033-01)
30 mg: Orange double scored tablet, debossed "AD" on one side and "30" on the other side (NDC 58521-034-01)

Store at room temperature.

Adderall (Amphetamine Mixed Salts):Possible Side Effects and Warnings

Common Side Effects (usually wear off with time):

Restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, headache, dryness of the mouth, weight loss

Less Common Side Effects:

Euphoria, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, other gastrointestinal disturbances.

Contact a doctor if any of the following occur:

Palpitations, tachycardia, elevation of blood pressure, psychotic episodes at recommended doses (rare), over stimulation, dyskinesia, dysphoria, tremor, exacerbation of motor and phonetics and Tourette's syndrome.

Drug Interactions

Acidifying agents - Gastrointestinal acidifying agents (guanethidine, reserpine, glutamic acid HC1, ascorbic acid, fruit juices, etc.): lower absorption of amphetamines
Urinary acidifying agents - (ammonium chloride, sodium acid phosphate, etc.): increase the concentration of the ionized species of the amphetamine.
Primary excretion: both groups of agents lower blood levels and efficiency of amphetamines.
Adrenergic blockers: adrenergic blockers are inhibited by amphetamines.
Alkalinizing agents - gastrointestinal alkalinizing agents (sodium bicarbonate, etc.): increase absorption of amphetamines.
Urinal alkalinizing agents (acetazolamide, some thiazides): increase the concentration of the non-ionized species of the amphetamine molecule, thereby decreasing urinary excretion. Both groups of agents increase blood levels and therefore potentate the actions of amphetamines.

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