dextroamphetamine
| Pronunciation: | DEX tro am FET a meen |
| Brand: | Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansule, Dextrostat, Liquadd, ProCentra |
Dexedrine 5 mg
triangular, orange, imprinted with SKF E19
Dexedrine Spansule 10 mg
brown/clear, imprinted with 3513 10 mg, SB 10 mg
Dexedrine Spansule 15 mg
brown/clear, imprinted with 3514 15 mg, SB 15 mg
Dexedrine Spansule 5 mg
brown/clear, imprinted with 3512 5 mg, SB 5 mg
Dextroamphetamine 10 mg SR-BAR
clear/brown, imprinted with barr, 955
Dextroamphetamine 10 mg-BAR
round, pink, imprinted with b, 953 10
Dextroamphetamine 10 mg-MA
diamond, white, imprinted with 10, M inside square
Dextroamphetamine 15 mg SR-BAR
clear/brown, imprinted with barr, 956
Dextroamphetamine 5 mg SR-BAR
beige, imprinted with barr, 954
Dextroamphetamine 5 mg-BAR
round, peach, imprinted with b, 952 5
Dextroamphetamine 5 mg-MAL
triangular, white, imprinted with 5, M inside square
Dextrostat 10 mg
round, yellow, imprinted with RP, 52
Dextrostat 5 mg
round, yellow, imprinted with 51, RP
What is the most important information I should know about dextroamphetamine?
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Do not use dextroamphetamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take dextroamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. |
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Do not use this medication if you are allergic to dextroamphetamine, or if you have hardened arteries (arteriosclerosis), heart disease, moderate to severe high blood pressure (hypertension), overactive thyroid, glaucoma, severe anxiety or agitation, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction. |
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Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before taking dextroamphetamine, tell your doctor if you have any type of heart problems. |
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Do not give this medication to a child younger than 3 years old without the advice of a doctor. |
Long-term use of dextroamphetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
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Dextroamphetamine is a drug of abuse and may be habit-forming. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. You should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription. Using this medication improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart. |
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking dextroamphetamine?
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Do not use dextroamphetamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take dextroamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. |
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to dextroamphetamine or if you have:
- heart disease or moderate to severe high blood pressure (hypertension);
- arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
- overactive thyroid;
- glaucoma;
- severe anxiety, tension, or agitation; or
- if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
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Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before taking dextroamphetamine, tell your doctor if you have: |
- a congenital heart defect;
- high blood pressure;
- heart failure, heart rhythm disorder, or recent heart attack;
- a personal or family history of mental illness, psychotic disorder, bipolar illness, depression, or suicide attempt;
- epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
- an allergy to dyes used in drugs or manufactured foods; or
- tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome.
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FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby. It could cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes dextroamphetamine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. |
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Dextroamphetamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
Long-term use of dextroamphetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
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Do not give this medication to a child younger than 3 years old without the advice of a doctor. |
How should I take dextroamphetamine?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Do not take dextroamphetamine in the evening because it may cause sleep problems (insomnia).
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Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. |
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using dextroamphetamine.
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Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. |
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Dextroamphetamine is a drug of abuse and may be habit-forming. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. You should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription. Using this medication improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart. |
What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of dextroamphetamine can be fatal. |
Overdose symptoms may include restlessness, tremor, muscle twitches, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, muscle pain or tenderness, muscle weakness, fever or flu symptoms, and dark colored urine. These symptoms may be followed by depression and tiredness. Other overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, uneven heartbeats, feeling light-headed, fainting, seizure (convulsions), or coma.
What should I avoid while taking dextroamphetamine?
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Dextroamphetamine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. |
Do not take dextroamphetamine late in the day. A dose taken too late in the day can cause sleep problems (insomnia).
Avoid drinking fruit juices or taking vitamin C at the same time you take dextroamphetamine. These can make your body absorb less of the medicine.
What are the possible side effects of dextroamphetamine?
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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. |
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Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: |
- fast or pounding heartbeats;
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure); or
- tremor, restlessness, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or motor tics (muscle twitches).
Less serious side effects may include:
- headache or dizziness;
- sleep problems (insomnia);
- dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;
- diarrhea, constipation;
- loss of appetite, weight loss; or
- loss of interest in sex, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
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.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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