Amfexa 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 21 October 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
ADHD in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years with inadequate response to methylphenidate.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose: 5 mg once or twice daily, max 20 mg daily, titrate as needed.
Special Populations
- Children under 6 years
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors
- CYP enzyme substrates
- Antihypertensives
- Alcohol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Glaucoma
- Cardiovascular disease
- Severe hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Bipolar disorder
- History of drug abuse
Common side effects
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Decreased appetite
- Tachycardia
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Take with or after meals
- Monitor growth and cardiovascular status
- Avoid alcohol
- Report any psychiatric symptoms immediately
Serious warnings
- Risk of sudden death in patients with cardiac abnormalities
- Potential for abuse and dependence
- Monitor for psychiatric symptoms
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