Drug information
Methylphenidate tablet 10 mg (RUBIFEN)
Indications
- Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Treatment of narcolepsy.
- Physician may use this medication for other indications not described above.
If you have any inquiries, please ask your physician or pharmacist. Click to listen highlighted text! Indications - Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. - Treatment of narcolepsy. - Physician may use this medication for other indications not described above. If you have any inquiries, please ask your physician or pharmacist.
Contraindications and precautions
1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components.
2.Do not use in patients with arrhythmia, and narrow-angle glaucoma.
3.Use this medication cautiously in pregnant women or lactating women as safety data are not established.
4.Use this medication cautiously in patients with epilepsy.
5.A dose adjustment may be necessary in patients with hepatic impairment or renal impairment or taking certain medications.
If you have any of these conditions, you should inform your physician.
6.Avoid or abstain from alcohol consumption during treatment.
7.This medication may cause drowsiness. You need to be careful if you drive or operate machinery or work at height.
8.There are many drugs that may interact with Methylphenidate. You should take counsel with the physicians or pharmacists. Click to listen highlighted text! Contraindications and precautions 1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. 2.Do not use in patients with arrhythmia, and narrow-angle glaucoma. 3.Use this medication cautiously in pregnant women or lactating women as safety data are not established. 4.Use this medication cautiously in patients with epilepsy. 5.A dose adjustment may be necessary in patients with hepatic impairment or renal impairment or taking certain medications. If you have any of these conditions, you should inform your physician. 6.Avoid or abstain from alcohol consumption during treatment. 7.This medication may cause drowsiness. You need to be careful if you drive or operate machinery or work at height. 8.There are many drugs that may interact with Methylphenidate. You should take counsel with the physicians or pharmacists.
Recommendations of drug use
- This medication must be taken continuously for at least 2 weeks so the medication starts effects, and it may take longer to see full results.
Take the dosage as directed by your physician. Do not increase the dosage or stop taking the medication on your own.
- The effects during initial treatment are often side effects of the medication.
Side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, increased appetite, or loss of appetite are common. They're usually mild and gradually go away.
- This medication should be used according to medical advice of physician or pharmacist strictly because the dosage and duration of treatment depend on the type and severity of disease.
- If you miss the dose, take the dose as soon as possible after realizing you missed it. If you're getting close to the next dose, skip the dose and take the next dose at its regular time. Don't double the dose. Click to listen highlighted text! Recommendations of drug use - This medication must be taken continuously for at least 2 weeks so the medication starts effects, and it may take longer to see full results. Take the dosage as directed by your physician. Do not increase the dosage or stop taking the medication on your own. - The effects during initial treatment are often side effects of the medication. Side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, increased appetite, or loss of appetite are common. Theyre usually mild and gradually go away. - This medication should be used according to medical advice of physician or pharmacist strictly because the dosage and duration of treatment depend on the type and severity of disease. - If you miss the dose, take the dose as soon as possible after realizing you missed it. If youre getting close to the next dose, skip the dose and take the next dose at its regular time. Dont double the dose.
Adverse Reactions
- This medication may cause important side effects such as: loss of appetite, decreased weight, insomnia, palpitation, headache.
- This medication may cause important side effects such as: increased blood pressure, nervousness, agitation, aggressive behavior, priapism. If you have these symptoms, you should inform your physician.
If you take medication and these symptoms occur such as: tachycardia, dizziness, syncope, chest pain, the medication should be discontinued and seek medical advice immediately. Click to listen highlighted text! Adverse Reactions - This medication may cause important side effects such as: loss of appetite, decreased weight, insomnia, palpitation, headache. - This medication may cause important side effects such as: increased blood pressure, nervousness, agitation, aggressive behavior, priapism. If you have these symptoms, you should inform your physician. If you take medication and these symptoms occur such as: tachycardia, dizziness, syncope, chest pain, the medication should be discontinued and seek medical advice immediately.
Drug storage
Store in a dry place; in a closed container protected from light. Click to listen highlighted text! Drug storage Store in a dry place; in a closed container protected from light.
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