Cetgel

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Cetirizine

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dexmethylphenidate

Generic Name: dexmethylphenidate (dex METH il FEN i date)

Brand Names: Focalin, Focalin XR

What is dexmethylphenidate?

Dexmethylphenidate is a mild stimulant to the central nervous system (brain and nerves).

Dexmethylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Dexmethylphenidate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about dexmethylphenidate?

Do not use dexmethylphenidate if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take dexmethylphenidate before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have severe depression or a history of mental illness, seizures or epilepsy, high blood pressure, a history of drug or alcohol addiction, congestive heart failure, or if you have recently had a heart attack.

Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before taking dexmethylphenidate, tell your doctor if you have any type of heart problems.

Long-term use of dexmethylphenidate can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.

Dexmethylphenidate may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Dexmethylphenidate should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Dexmethylphenidate is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking dexmethylphenidate?

Do not use dexmethylphenidate if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take dexmethylphenidate before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. You should not take dexmethylphenidate if you are allergic to dexmethylphenidate or methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), or if you have:

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  glaucoma;

  
  


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  motor tics (twitches);

  
  


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  a personal or family history of Tourette's syndrome; or

  
  


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  if you have significant tension, agitation, or anxiety.

  
  

Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before taking dexmethylphenidate, tell your doctor if you have any type of heart problems.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use dexmethylphenidate:

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  severe depression or a history of mental illness;

  
  


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  a history of drug or alcohol addiction;

  
  


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  seizures or epilepsy;

  
  


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  high blood pressure;

  
  


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  heart disease, heart rhythm problems, or congestive heart failure; or

  
  


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  if you have recently had a heart attack.

  
  

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether dexmethylphenidate is harmful to an unborn baby. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether dexmethylphenidate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Long-term use of dexmethylphenidate can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 years old. Dexmethylphenidate may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Dexmethylphenidate should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Dexmethylphenidate is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

How should I take dexmethylphenidate?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

This medication is usually taken in the morning before breakfast. You may take it with or without food.

You may open the dexmethylphenidate capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Store dexmethylphenidate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

See also: Dexmethylphenidate dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, or if it is already evening, skip the missed dose and take the medicine the next morning. Taking this medicine late in the day can cause sleep problems. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include dry mouth, sweating, headache, warmth or tingly feeling, vomiting, agitation, tremors, muscle twitches, confusion, hallucinations, fast or pounding heartbeats, large pupils, and seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking dexmethylphenidate?

Avoid taking dexmethylphenidate in the evening because it may cause sleep problems (insomnia).

Dexmethylphenidate can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Dexmethylphenidate side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using dexmethylphenidate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, chest pain, numbness, seizure);

  
  


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  fast or uneven heart rate;

  
  


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  blurred vision or other visual changes;

  
  


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  unusual behavior, confusion; or

  
  


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  twitching or tics.

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  sleep problems (insomnia);

  
  


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  loss of appetite;

  
  


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  upset stomach;

  
  


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  feeling restless, anxious, or jittery;

  
  


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  dry mouth, sore throat; or

  
  


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  headache.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Dexmethylphenidate Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Attention Deficit Disorder:

Extended-release:

Patients currently not involved in treatment with dexmethylphenidate, racemic methylphenidate, or other stimulants:
Initial: 10 mg once a day (in the morning)
Maintenance: Dosage may be adjusted in 10 mg increments at approximately weekly intervals.
Maximum dose: 40 mg/day

Patients currently involved in treatment with methylphenidate:
Initial: one-half the total daily dose of racemic methylphenidate
Maximum dose: 40 mg/day

Patients currently taking dexmethylphenidate immediate-release:
Initial dose: dose equal to the daily dose of immediate-release administered once a day (in the morning).
Maximum dose: 40 mg/day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Attention Deficit Disorder:

Immediate-release:
6 to 18 years:
Patients not currently taking racemic methylphenidate or other stimulants:
Initial: 2.5 mg twice a day, with an interval of at least 4 hours between doses.
Maintenance: Dosage may be adjusted in 2.5 to 5 mg increments at approximately weekly intervals.
Maximum dose: 10 mg twice a day

Patients currently taking methylphenidate:
Initial: one-half the dose of racemic methylphenidate.
Maximum dose: 10 mg twice a day.

Extended-release:
6 to 18 years:
Patients not currently taking dexmethylphenidate, racemic methylphenidate, or other stimulants:
Initial: 5 mg once a day (in the morning)
Maintenance: Dosage may be adjusted in 5 mg increments at approximately weekly intervals.
Maximum dose: 30 mg per day

Patients currently taking methylphenidate:
Initial: one-half the dose of racemic methylphenidate.
Maximum dose: 30 mg per day

Patients currently taking dexmethylphenidate immediate-release:
Initial dose: dose equal to the daily dose of immediate-release administered once a day (in the morning).
Maximum dose: 30 mg per day

What other drugs will affect dexmethylphenidate?

Before taking dexmethylphenidate, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

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  antacids;

  
  


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  blood pressure medications;

  
  


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  a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

  
  


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  clonidine (Catapres);

  
  


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  seizure medications such as phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), primidone (Mysoline); or

  
  


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  antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), amoxapine (Ascendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), or trimipramine (Surmontil).

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with dexmethylphenidate. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

More dexmethylphenidate resources

• Dexmethylphenidate Side Effects (in more detail)
• Dexmethylphenidate Dosage
• Dexmethylphenidate Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Drug Images
• Dexmethylphenidate Drug Interactions
• Dexmethylphenidate Support Group
• 46 Reviews for Dexmethylphenidate - Add your own review/rating

• dexmethylphenidate Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Dexmethylphenidate Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Dexmethylphenidate MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Focalin Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Focalin Consumer Overview


• Focalin XR Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Focalin XR Extended-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

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• Auditory Processing Disorder

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about dexmethylphenidate.

See also: dexmethylphenidate side effects (in more detail)

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Bactroban Topical

Generic Name: mupirocin (Topical route)

mue-PIR-oh-sin

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Bactroban


• Centany

Available Dosage Forms:

• Ointment


• Cream

Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial

Uses For Bactroban

Mupirocin is used to treat bacterial infections. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Mupirocin ointment is applied to the skin to treat impetigo. It may also be used for other bacterial skin infections as determined by your doctor.

Mupirocin cream is applied to the skin to treat secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions.

Mupirocin is available in the U.S. only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Bactroban

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:

Allergies

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.

Pediatric

Safety and effectiveness of mupirocin cream have not been established in children up to 3 months of age.

Safety and effectiveness of mupirocin ointment have not been established in children up to 2 months of age.

Geriatric

No overall difference in safety and efficacy were observed in patients over 65 years of age.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	B	Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus.

Breast Feeding

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.

Interactions with Medicines

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. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

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.

Proper Use of mupirocin

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain mupirocin. It may not be specific to Bactroban. Please read with care.

Do not use this medicine in the eyes.

To use:

• Before applying this medicine, wash the affected area(s) with soap and water, and dry thoroughly. Then apply a small amount to the affected area(s) and rub in gently.


• After applying this medicine, the treated area(s) may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired.

To help clear up your skin infection completely, keep using mupirocin for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses.

Dosing

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.

• For ointment dosage form:
  
  • Impetigo:
    
    • Adults and children 2 months of age and older— Apply three times a day.
    
    
    • Children under 2 months of age — Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

• For cream dosage form:
  
  • Secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions
    
    • Adults and children 3 months of age and older— Apply three times a day, for 10 days.
    
    
    • Children under 3 months of age — Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply 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.

Storage

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.

Precautions While Using Bactroban

If your skin infection does not improve within 3 to 5 days, or if it becomes worse, check with your health care professional.

Bactroban Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• Dry skin


• skin burning, itching, pain, rash, redness, stinging, or swelling


• headache


• nausea

Rare

• Abdominal pain


• dizziness


• secondary wound infection


• sores on mouth and on lips

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Bactroban Topical side effects (in more detail)

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• Bactroban Topical Support Group
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