DEXTROSTAT

Dextrostat belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.

Uses

This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – ADHD. Dextrostat is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Warnings

Misuse or abuse of amphetamines may cause serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems. Amphetamine-type medications must be used as directed for it can be habit-forming, if use for a long time.

Side Effects

Common side effects of this drug include:

Nausea
Stomach Upset
Cramps
Loss of Appetite
Diarrhea
Dry mouth
Headache
Nervousness
Dizziness
Trouble Sleeping
Sweating
Weight Loss
Irritability
Restlessness

Tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly If any of these effects persist or worsen.

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:

Are allergic to it; or to other sympathomimetic drugs (such as amphetamine or lisdexamfetamine); or if you have any other allergies.
Have personal or family medical history, especially of:
- Blood Circulation Problems (such as Raynaud’s Disease)
- Certain Mental/Mood Conditions (such as Severe Agitation, Psychosis)
- 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
- Regular Use/Abuse of Drugs/Alcohol
- Uncontrolled Muscle Movements (such as Tourette’s Syndrome)

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. Tell your doctor all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products).

Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (Isocarboxazid,Linezolid, Methylene Blue, Moclobemide, Phenelzine, Procarbazine, Rasagiline, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine) together with this medication because it may cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. During treatment with this medication, most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication.

Overdose & Brands

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