ADHD:
Indications for: METADATE CD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Adults and Children:
<6yrs: not established. Take before breakfast. Swallow whole or sprinkle contents onto applesauce (swallow immediately); do not crush, chew, or divide beads. ≥6yrs: initially 20mg once daily, may increase weekly by 10–20mg/day; max 60mg once daily.
METADATE CD Contraindications:
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency.
Boxed Warning:
Abuse and dependence.
METADATE CD Warnings/Precautions:
High potential for abuse and dependence; monitor. Increased risk of sudden death, stroke, and MI; assess for presence of cardiac disease before initiating. Avoid in known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and other cardiac problems. Pre-existing psychotic disorder. Bipolar disorder; screen for risk before initiation. Consider discontinuing if new psychotic/manic symptoms occur. Monitor for new or worsening aggressive behavior or hostility. Seizure disorder. Peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's Phenomenon; monitor for digital changes. Monitor growth (esp. children), BP, HR, CBCs, differential, platelet counts. Reduce dose or discontinue if paradoxical aggravation of symptoms occur. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: monitor infants.
See Also:
METADATE CD Classification:
CNS stimulant.
METADATE CD Interactions:
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Avoid alcohol. May decrease effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs; monitor and adjust dose of antihypertensives as needed. Concomitant risperidone may increase risk of extrapyramidal symptoms; monitor.
Adverse Reactions:
Headache, anorexia, abdominal pain, insomnia; priapism, hypertension, tachycardia, visual disturbances.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
CD—100
