Dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate
Generic name: dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate [ dex-METH-il-FEN-i-date-and-SER-dex-METH-il-FEN-i-date- ]
Brand name: Azstarys
Dosage form: oral capsule (10.4 mg-52.3 mg; 5.2 mg-26.1 mg; 7.8 mg-39.2 mg)
Drug class:CNS stimulants
What is dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate (Azstarys)?
Dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate is a combination stimulant called Azstarys, which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children at least 6 years old.
Dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.
dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder.
Call your doctor right away if you have: signs of heart problems--chest pain, feeling light-headed or short of breath; or signs of psychosis--paranoia, aggression, new thought or behavior problems, seeing or hearing things that are not real.
This medicine may be habit-forming. Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction. Keep the medication where others cannot get to it.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to dexmethylphenidate, serdexmethylphenidate, or methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta).
Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in certain people. Tell your doctor if you have:
heart problems or a congenital heart defect;
a family history of heart disease or sudden death.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and
