Generic name:dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate
Dosage form: Capsules
Drug class:CNS stimulants
What is Azstarys?
Azstarys is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in people 6 years of age and older. Azstarys may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people 6 years of age and older with ADHD.
It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children younger than 6 years of age.
Azstarys is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it contains dexmethylphenidate that can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines or street drugs. Keep this medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Never give it to anyone else because it may cause death or harm them. Selling or giving away Azstarys may harm others and is against the law.
Important information
Azstarys can cause serious side effects, including:
- Abuse and dependence. Azstarys, other methylphenidate containing medicines, and amphetamines have a high chance for abuse and can cause physical and psychological dependence. Your healthcare provider should check you or your child for signs of abuse and dependence before and during treatment.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you or your child have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.
- Your healthcare provider can tell you more about the differences between physical and psychological dependence and drug addiction.
- Heart-related problems, including:
- sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults
- sudden death in children who have heart problems or heart defects
- increased blood pressure and heart rate
