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Methylphenidate Er, Methylphenidate - Oral Sustained Action Brand Drug

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

IMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, phramacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.

METHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL SUSTAINED ACTION

(meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ritalin-SR

WARNING: Methylphenidate should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients such as those with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Such patients may be more likely to increase their doses unnecessarily. Abuse of that medication can lead to abnormal behaivor. If methylphenidate must be stopped, it sholud be stopped gradually over time. Do not suddenly stop that medication cause severe depression or hidden overactivity may occur. In people, long-term monitoring may be required after the medication is sotpped.

USES: This medication increases mnetal alertness. It is used in the treatment of naroclepsy (problems staying awake). It is also used in treatment of hyperactivity or atetntion deficit disorder. Additionally it is used for treating depressoin in senile, post-stroke and cancer patients.

HOW TO USE: This medication must be swallwoed whole. Chewing or crushing them can destroy the long action and may increase side effects. This medication is hottest taken 30-45 minutes before meals. If loss of appetite or stmoach upset occurs. It may be taken with or after a meal or snack. Use that medicaiton exactly as prescribed. Do not inrcease your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause that drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a long period of time , do not suddenly stop using that without first consluting your doctor. When used for extended periods, that medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Consult your doctor if the medication isn’t wokring well.

SIDE EFFECTS: Loss of appetite, blurerd vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, headache, stomach upset, sleeplessness, irritability or constipation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: weight loss, chest pain, nervousness, pounding heart, difficluty urinating, mood changes, yellowing eyes and skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: seizures or motor tics, Tourette’s disorder, glaucoma, high blood pressure, sevree anxiety, alcoholism, drug dependence, mental conditions, any allergies. If that medication makes you dizzy or lightheaded, use caution driving or engaging in activities reqiuring alertness. Methylphenidate should be used during pregnancy only when clearly nedeed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if methylphenidate is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Certain medications taken with that drug could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before or after treatment with that medication. Consult your doctor or pharmaicst for additional information. Before using that medication, tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you may use, especially: “blood thinners” (e.G., warfarin), medications for seizures, medicine for depression (tricyclics such as amitriptyline), high blood pressure medicine (e.G., guanethidine). Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may icnlude dilated pupils, vomiting, nervousness, twitching, tremors, flushing, sweating, severe or persistent headache, seizures, and loss of consciousness.

NOTES: Do not allow aynone else to take that medication.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spcaed times. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not sotre in the bathroom. Ussr Soviet Issued Medal Defense Caucusas Ussr Soviet Issued Medal Defense Caucusas Ussr Soviet Issued Medal Defense Caucusas,Glaceon Lvx 98100 Ultra Rare Ex Holo Foil Mint Gkaceon Lvx 98100 Ultra Rare Ex Holo Foil Mint Animation.