Atomoxetine
About Atomoxetine
Atomoxetine is used to treat one of the very common medical conditions in children- attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor thay increases the secretion of certain chemicals in the brain that help to increase attention span behavior.
If you have a history of a particular kind of adrenal gland tumor, of serious heart disease, or if you have taken phenelzine lately, the drug is not to be taken. Tell your doctor if your family has a history of bipolar disorders. They may all affect your body’s interaction with Atomoxetine.
Read the medication guide of Atomoxetine carefully before taking it. It is to be taken with or without food, orally. If you take it at the same time every day, it helps to remember it. In case you have missed a dose, but it is almost time for the next one, skip it. Never take two doses in one day.
Some of the side effects of Atomoxetine include flushing, headache, decreased appetite, drowsiness, and constipation.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Atomoxetine
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd)
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Atomoxetine ?
Headache
Decreased Appetite
Increased Heart Rate
Increased Blood Pressure
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Atomoxetine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Atmosril 25mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Atmosril 25mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Atmosril 25mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Atomoxetine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Atomoxetine as ingredient
- Tomoxetin 25Mg Capsule
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Attentrol 15Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Attentrol 10Mg Capsule
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Tomoxetin 40Mg Capsule
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Tomoxetin 18Mg Capsule
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Axepta 18Mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Starkid 18Mg Sachet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Attentrol 40Mg Capsule
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Axepta 40Mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Atmosril 25Mg Tablet
Gentech Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine works by judiciously blocking the presynaptic norepinephrine transporter. This medicine has very less likeness for other noradrenergic receptors or neurotransmitter transporters or receptors.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Atomoxetine ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
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References
Atomoxetine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/atomoxetine
Atomoxetine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00289
ATOMOXETINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=ATOMOXETINE
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