DEXTROAMPHETAMINE

This drug has a high potential for abuse and may be habit-forming if used for a long period of time. Use dextroamphetamine only as prescribed and do not share it with others. Abuse of dextroamphetamine may cause serious heart problems, blood vessel problems, or sudden death.

Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Common Side effects:

• Restlessness
• Difficulty Falling Asleep or Staying Asleep
• Headache
• Uncontrollable Shaking of a Part of Your Body
• Dry Mouth
• Unpleasant Taste
• Constipation
• Loss of Appetite
• Weight Loss
• Changes in Sex Drive or Ability

Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms.

Serious side effects of this drug may include:

• Fast or Pounding Heartbeat
• Shortness of Breath
• Chest Pain
• Excessive Tiredness
• Slow or Difficult Speech
• Dizziness or Faintness
• Weakness or Numbness Of An Arm Or Leg
• Seizures
• Mood Changes
• Agitation or Hallucinations
• Frenzied or Abnormally Excited Mood
• Aggressive or Hostile Behavior
• Abnormal Movements
• Verbal Tics
• Changes In Vision Or Blurred Vision
• Hives
• Paleness or Blue Color of Fingers or Toes
• Pain, Burning, or Tingling In The Hands or Feet
• Unexplained Wounds Appearing on Fingers or Toes

Dextroamphetamine may slow children’s growth or weight gain. Talk to your child’s doctor if you have concerns about your child’s growth or weight gain while he or she is taking this medication.

Precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist the following before taking this medication:

• If you are allergic to it; or to other sympathomimetic drugs (such as Amphetamine or Lisdexamfetamine); or if you have any other allergies.
• Your medical history, especially of:
  • Blood Circulation Problems (such as Raynaud’s Disease)
  • Certain Mental/Mood Conditions (such as Severe Agitation, Psychosis)
  • Personal/Family History of Mental/Mood Disorders (such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Psychotic Disorder, Suicidal Thoughts)
  • Heart Problems (Including Irregular Heartbeat/Rhythm, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Problems with the Heart Structure such as Valve Problems)
  • Family History of Heart Problems (such as Sudden Death/Irregular Heartbeat/Rhythm)
  • History of Stroke, High Blood Pressure, Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism), a Certain Eye Problem (Glaucoma), Seizures
  • Personal/Family History of Regular Use/Abuse of Drugs/Alcohol
  • Personal or Family History of Uncontrolled Muscle Movements (such as Tourette’s Syndrome)

Interactions

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with dextroamphetamine. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Acetazolamide, propoxyphene, sodium bicarbonate, or thiazide diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide)

–They may increase the risk of dextroamphetamine’s side effects

• Adrenergic Blockers (eg, Guanethidine), Antihistamines (eg, Diphenhydramine), Ethosuximide, or medicine for high blood pressure

– Their effectiveness may be decreased by Dextroamphetamine

• Ammonium Chloride, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Chlorpromazine, Glutamic Acid, Haloperidol, Lithium Carbonate, Methenamine, Reserpine, or Sodium Acid Phosphate

-They may decrease dextroamphetamine’s effectiveness

• Furazolidone Or MAOIS (eg, Phenelzine)

-The risk of severe high blood pressure, fever, headache, and decreased heart rate may be increased

• Meperidine, Norepinephrine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Ssris) (eg, Fluoxetine), Sympathomimetics (eg, Pseudoephedrine), or Tricyclic Antidepressants (Eg, Desipramine)

-The risk of their side effects may be increased by Dextroamphetamine

Call emergency hotline If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

• Severe Mental/Mood Changes
• Seizures
• Severe/Persistent Headache
• Severe Restlessness
• Fast Breathing

Available brand/s:

• Dexamfetamine