Amphetamine
Brand: Evekeo, Adderall
Application: Sleep Attack - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pharmaceutical forms of amphetamines
Oral tablets and suspensions
Combined brands of amphetamine
Amphetamine Drug Information
The correct amount and method of taking Amphetamine
Contraindications Amphetamine
Amphetamine use during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of Amphetamine on driving
interaction of amphetamine
Warning about taking Amphetamine
Side effects of amphetamines
Side effects of Amphetamine overdose (amphetamine poisoning)
Storage conditions of Amphetamine
Adderall: Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a relatively common condition that mainly affects a child's behavior. Children with ADHD have persistent restlessness or inattention. You should try to understand your child's feelings and behaviors, but when these feelings alone are not enough, stimulant drugs such as amphetamines can be effective. Amphetamine increases the amount of a natural chemical in the brain, which increases attention and order and reduces hyperactivity in children with ADHD.
Amphetamine is sometimes used by specialists to treat a sleep attack or narcolepsy. Sleep attack is a long-term problem that affects your sleep. Even though you feel tired during the day, your sleep at night is disturbed. Sudden falling asleep during the day is also a form of sleep attack. Although there is no cure for sleep apnea, medication can help control symptoms and increase alertness throughout the day. It is noteworthy that some doctors also prescribe this drug for weight loss in some people.
The drug dextroamphetamine-amphetamine, branded Adderall, mentioned above, is a combination of amphetamine and another drug called dextroamphetamine, which is prescribed to treat hyperactivity and narcolepsy.
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of Amphetamine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. This drug is usually prescribed 3-4 times a day, the first dose is taken in the morning, the rest of the doses are taken according to the doctor's prescription at intervals of 4-6 hours.
Take amphetamine regularly and at a set time (with or without food) with some water.
If your doctor prescribes this medicine for weight loss, take it 30-60 minutes before a meal.
Long-term use of this medicine may be addictive and reduce its effectiveness, talk to your doctor about this.
Note the expiration date of the amphetamine drug and do not take it if the expired drug is out of date.
Never give Amphetamine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with amphetamines, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Amphetamine use during pregnancy may be dangerous for the fetus.
Amphetamine causes you to have trouble sleeping and drowsiness, if you have these symptoms, avoid driving.
Drug interactions may alter the performance of drugs and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Amphetamine can cause serious drug interactions with MAO inhibitors, which can even lead to death. ) Do not use phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine. Most MAO inhibitors should not be used until 2 weeks before the start of amphetamine use.
Some medications cannot be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking amphetamines:
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If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
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If you have any cardiovascular problems.
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If you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
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If you have any uncontrollable movements such as nerve tics or if you have a condition called Tourette's syndrome.
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If you have epilepsy.
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If you have any liver or key problems.
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If you have an overactive thyroid gland.
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If you have a mental illness such as dementia or bipolar disorder.
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If your blood pressure is high.
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If you have an eye problem called glaucoma.
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If you have a rare inherited blood disease called porphyria.
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If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether prescribed to you or taken without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and supplements.
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If you have a history of allergic reactions to certain medications.
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Headache
Dry mouth
Diarrhea
Feel sick
stomach ache
Sleep problems
Change the mood
Feeling restless or shivering
Lack of appetite
Weight Loss
heart beat
Hypertension
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of Amphetamine.
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as headache, severe restlessness, shortness of breath, seizures, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Keep the medicine in the refrigerator.
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