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Pemoline Oral - Pemoline - Oral Generic Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Pemoline Oral
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Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, tremors, muscle twitching, convulsions, hallucinations, confusion, sweating, headache, and rapid pulse.
Warning
- Pemoline should be used only after other treatments have failed.
- If this drug fails to work within a reasonable amount of time (within 3 weeks after ideal dosage has been determined) its use should be stopped.
- This medication has (on rare occasions) caused severe, even fatal liver problems.
- Problems may occur even many months after starting use of this drug.
- If you notice early signs of liver problems, stop using this medication and contact your doctor promptly.
- Early signs of liver problems.
Usage Instructions
- Take this medication in the morning as directed.
- This may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs.
- Do not increase the dose or take this more often than directed without first consulting your doctor.
- Your dosage may be adjusted based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
- After your final dose adjustment, you should notice improvement within 3 weeks.
- If no clear improvement is seen within 3 weeks, this drug should be stopped.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
- Your doctor may want to stop this medication occasionally to determine if it is still necessary.
Medicinal Applications
- This medication is used for treating narcolepsy (problems staying awake).
- This medication is used in the management of attention deficit disorder in children if other medicines are not adequate.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
- Stomach upset, loss of appetite, weight loss, sleeplessness, headache, dizziness or irritability may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Inform your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen.
- Promptly notify your doctor if you experience.
Pemoline Oral Miscellaneous Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
- Laboratory tests (for example, liver function) will be performed to monitor for drug side effects.
Pemoline Oral Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Read Before Using Pemoline Oral (precautions)
- Tell your doctor if you have.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.