Atendate 54mg Tablet SR

All Details About Atendate 54mg Tablet SR

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Atendate 54mg Tablet SR

Description:

Atendate 54mg Tablet SR is a medicine used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It helps to improve attention span, concentration and reduces impulsive behavior.

Atendate 54mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), abdominal pain, and nervousness. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Earlier taking Atendate 54mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atendate 54mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Atendate

Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abdominal pain
Tenseness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Atendate 54mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Atendate 54mg Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Atendate 54mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Atendate 54mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may feel dizzy, have problems focussing or have blurred vision when taking Atendate 54mg Tablet SR. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Atendate 54mg Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be exercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Atendate 54mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Atendate 54mg Tablet SR a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ opiate/ amphetamine?

Atendate 54mg Tablet SR is central nervous system stimulant drug that is used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It is not monoamine oxidase inhibitor or an opiate. It is similar in function to amphetamine, but milder in nature

Does Atendate 54mg Tablet SR keep you awake or help you focus?

Affirmative, Atendate 54mg Tablet SR increases wakefulness, vigilance and attention span

Does Atendate 54mg Tablet SR make you high?

Atendate 54mg Tablet SR has the ability to alter mood and feelings such that the effects are perceived by some as pleasant or ‘high'. Atendate 54mg Tablet SR belongs to a sub schedule X consisting psychotropic and habit forming substances. It is available strictly as per the prescription and should always be used as advised by doctor

Does Atendate 54mg Tablet SR expire/ go bad?

Like all other medicines, Atendate 54mg Tablet SR expires.The expiry date is mentioned on the pill-box or strip. Atendate 54mg Tablet SR should not be used beyond this date of expiry.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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