Atomoxetine hydrochloride
Atomoxetine hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Atomoxetine hydrochloride; Generic name: ATOMOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Advagen Pharma Ltd..
| Brand name | Atomoxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ATOMOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Advagen Pharma Ltd. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Atomoxetine oral solution is indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. Atomoxetine oral solution is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients with ADHD. Atomoxetine oral solution is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of ADHD in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. ( 1 ) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Prior to initiating treatment with atomoxetine oral solution: Screen patients for a personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania. ( 2.1 , 5.6 ) Consider genetic testing to determine the patient’s CYP2D6 metabolizer status prior to dosing. ( 2.1 , 2.5 ) See table below for the recommended atomoxetine oral solution dosage. ( 2.3 ) Age and Body Weight Starting Dosage Target Dosage 1 Maximum Total Daily Dose 1 Pediatrics who weigh less than 70 kg 0. |
| Warnings | WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 6 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER All pediatric patients 6 years of age or older treated with atomoxetine oral solution should be monitored and observed closely for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, clinical worsening, or unusual changes in behavior, especially during the initial months of therapy or at times of dosage changes. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the health care pr |
| Active ingredient(s) | ATOMOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=16096e9c-2dcd-4c84-a1a8-1c85d6d6898c |