Equasym Retard
Equasym Retard is a medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents aged 6-18 by improving concentration and reducing impulsivity.
Form
depotkapseli, kova
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Methylphenidate hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Ireland Branch
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will start with a low dose and gradually increase it as needed.
Method
Take Equasym Retard in the morning before breakfast. Swallow capsules whole with water, or open them and sprinkle the contents onto a tablespoon of applesauce, taking it right away. Drink water after taking it with soft food. Do not save opened capsules.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 60 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nervousness
- •Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- •Palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat)
- •Mood or personality changes
- •Joint pain
- •Dry mouth
- •Fever
- •Unusual hair loss or thinning
- •Unusual sleepiness or drowsiness
- •Loss of appetite or decreased appetite
- •Itching, rash, or raised red itchy rash (hives)
- •Cough, sore throat, or nose and throat irritation
- •High blood pressure, fast heart rate (tachycardia)
- •Dizziness, uncontrolled movements, unusual activity
- •Aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression, irritability, and abnormal behavior
- •Teeth grinding (bruxism)
RARE
- •Suicidal thoughts or feelings
- •Seeing, feeling, or hearing things that are not there (symptoms of psychosis)
- •Uncontrolled speech and movements (Tourette's syndrome)
- •Allergic reactions (rash, swelling of face/lips/tongue, difficulty breathing)
- •Unusual excitement, overactivity, and lack of restraint (mania)
- •Constipation
- •Chest discomfort
- •Blood in urine
- •Tremors or shaking
- •Double vision or blurred vision
- •Muscle pain, muscle twitching
- •Shortness of breath or chest pain
- •Increased liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Anger, restlessness, tearfulness, excessive awareness of surroundings, sleep disturbances
- •Changes in sexual desire
- •Feeling of confusion
- •Dilated pupils, vision problems
- •Breast enlargement in men
- •Excessive sweating, skin redness, raised red rash
- •Heart attack
- •Sudden death
- •Seizures (epileptic fits, grand mal seizures)
- •Peeling skin or blue-red patches on skin
- •Uncontrolled muscle spasms (affecting eyes, head, neck, and body) due to temporary brain circulation problems
- •Paralysis, movement and vision problems, speech difficulties (signs of brain circulation problems)
- •Changes in blood cell counts (red and white blood cells, platelets)
- •Sudden increase in body temperature, very high blood pressure, and severe seizures (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)
- •Liver problems (including liver failure and coma)
- •Changes in test results (including liver function tests and blood tests)
- •Suicide attempts, suicide, abnormal thoughts, lack of emotion, repetitive actions, obsessions
- •Numbness, tingling, and color changes in fingers and toes when cold (Raynaud's phenomenon)
- •Migraine
- •Excessive talkativeness
- •Nosebleeds
- •Severe stomach pain, often with nausea and vomiting
- •Long-lasting or painful erections, increased number of erections, inability to get or keep an erection
- •Inability to control urination (incontinence)
- •Jaw muscle spasms (lockjaw)
- •Stuttering
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to methylphenidate or other ingredients.
- Avoid use if you have a thyroid condition, glaucoma (high eye pressure), an adrenal gland tumor, a severe eating disorder (like anorexia), or very high blood pressure.
- Do not use if you have had heart problems (such as a heart attack, irregular heartbeat) or brain circulation problems (such as a stroke).
- Avoid use if you have taken antidepressants called MAO inhibitors in the last 14 days.
- Tell your doctor if you have mental health issues (like schizophrenia, psychosis, suicidal thoughts, mania, severe depression, anxiety, or aggression), as the medicine can worsen them.
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- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, seizures, or epilepsy.
- Tell your doctor if you or your child has misused alcohol, medicines, or drugs.
- If your daughter is pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, discuss with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor if you have uncontrollable jerking movements or sounds (tics).
- Do not drink alcohol while on this medication, as it can worsen side effects.
- This medicine may cause a positive result in drug tests, including for sports.
- Boys and young men: Seek immediate medical attention if an erection lasts longer than 2 hours or is painful.