Amphetamine (oral route)
Available brands
Adzenys ER, Adzenys XR ODT, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Evekeo ODT
About this medication
Amphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy (sleep disorder). It is also used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. Amphetamine is also used for weight reduction in patients with obesity. Amphetamine works in the treatment of ADHD by increasing attention and decreasing restlessness in children and adults who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long, or are easily distracted and impulsive. This medicine is used as part of a total treatment program that also includes social, educational, and psychological treatment. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Before using this medication
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of amphetaminetabletsin children with obesity who are younger than 12 years of age, in children with narcolepsy who are younger than 6 years of age, and in children with ADHD who are younger than 3 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of amphetamineextended-release oral suspension,extended-release tablets,Adzenys XR-ODT® extended-release oral disintegrating tablets, andEvekeo ODT® extended-release oral disintegrating tabletsin children with ADHD who are younger than 6 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established. No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of amphetaminetabletsin geriatric patients. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of amphetamineextended-release oral suspension,extended-release tablets, andextended-release oral disintegrating tabletsin the geriatric population. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
How to use this medication
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much of this medicine is taken, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). If you feel that the medicine is not working properly after using it for several weeks, check with your doctor first and do not increase the dose. This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Amphetamine is used for different conditions and comes in different forms. Make sure you understand how to take your prescribed brand. It is best to take this medicine when you wake up in the morning. You may take this medicine with or without food or liquid. You may chew or swallow theDyanavel® XR tabletwhole. You may divide theDyanavel® XR 5-mg tabletinto equal parts at the score line. Measure theextended-release oral suspensionwith a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid. Shake the bottle before each use. If you are using theextended-release oral disintegrating tablet, make sure your hands are dry before you handle the tablet. Do not open the blister pack that contains the tablet until you are ready to take it. RemoveAdzenys XR-ODT®from the blister pack by peeling back the foil, then taking the tablet out. Do not pushAdzenys XR-ODT®through the foil. You may pushEvekeo ODT®through the back of the foil to remove it. Place the whole tablet on your tongue. It should melt quickly. Do not chew or crush it. You may move the tablet around between the tongue and the roof of the mouth until it melts. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
footer.disclaimer