Attentrol 18 Capsule Substitute
Composition:
ATOMOXETINE-18MG
Uses:
Treatment of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Medicinal Benefits:
Attentrol 18 Capsule belongs to a group of drugs known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Attentrol 18 Capsule is antidepressant which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Attentrol 18 Capsule contains ‘Atomoxetine’ which moderates the activity of few chemical messengers in the brain, which decreases restlessness and increases attention. It is a medicine used in depression.
Attentrol 18 Capsule is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Immediately contact to your doctor if you did not take at correct time. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
If you are taking Attentrol 18 Capsule and have high blood pressure, inform your doctor before using OTC (without prescription drugs) products that may increase blood pressure.
You can feel dizzy while taking this Attentrol 18 Capsule . To lower the chance of feeling dizzy, rise slowly if you have been lying down or sitting. Be careful about going up and downstairs.
Immediately go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
Attentrol 18 Capsule starts working within a few weeks. However, it can take 8-12 weeks to show its complete effect. Some people may notice an increased response for up to 24 weeks or longer.
Yes, nausea is common during the treatment with Attentrol 18 Capsule . If you experience nausea drink enough water, get plenty of fresh air, drink ginger or peppermint tea, eat smaller or more frequent meals, avoid activity after eating, and avoid fried foods.
You should call a doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like fast or pounding heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, dysarthria (slow or difficult speech), dizziness or faintness, weakness or numbness of an arm or leg; itchy skin, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes, flu-like symptoms, pain in the upper right part of your stomach, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; hoarseness, seizures, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, hives, rash, abnormal thoughts, hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), or erection that lasts for several hours or longer.
Attentrol 18 Capsule belongs to the group of medications called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors which works by raising norepinephrine levels, a chemical required for controlling behaviour.
Avoid taking Attentrol 18 Capsule with MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors, medicines used to treat depression) as it might cause serious or life-threatening side effects. Let the doctor know if you have taken MAOI such as phenelzine sulfate or tranylcypromine sulfate in the past 14 days.
No, you should not give Attentrol 18 Capsule to a 3-year-old child as it is not recommended for children below 6 years because studies have not been done in this age group.
Attentrol 18 Capsule should be taken as the doctor has prescribed it based on your health condition. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
The side effects of Attentrol 18 Capsule include headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, sleepiness, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.