Blue capsule Adderall XR 10
mg is an FDA-approved medication used to treat ADHD ( Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder) and narcolepsy for children and adults. This medication
is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant for impulse control. Adderall XR 10
mg may be used alone or with other medications. This medication is available in
both tablet and capsule forms.
Chemical Composition Of
Drugs:
Drugs are pharmaceutical
products containing a mixture of medicinal substances that are in a form
suitable for direct use in therapy. Same as Adderall Xr 10 mg has composed of
the following ingredients:
The Active Ingredient of
Adderall XR 10 mg are dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate,
dextroamphetamine sulfate, and amphetamine sulfate. Inactive Ingredients of
Adderall Xr 10mg are colloidal silicon dioxide, compressible sugar, corn starch,
magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and saccharin sodium.
Works On System:
Adderall is a combination of
dextroamphetamine and amphetamine i.e. a psychostimulant medication that
belongs to a class of medications called stimulants. It affects the chemical in
the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Adderall XR 10 mg belongs to
a group of medications called stimulants in the brain by enhancing the effects
of neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and, to a lesser degree,
serotonin. Norepinephrine and dopamine are chemicals in your brain that improve
attention, alertness, and behavior.
This medication helps
increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and
control behavior problems. It also helps organize your tasks and improve your
listening skills.
Dosages Of Taking Adderall
XR 10 mg:
Adderall XR is used to treat
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. There are two
major forms are available in Adderall: Adderall IR is an Immediate-Release (IR)
oral tablet. Adderall XR is an Extended-Release (ER) oral capsule form of the
drug.
Extended-Release Adderall
can be taken once a day with last all day. The XR version comes in capsule form
and typically lasts for 10-12 hours.
Patients should always take
the lowest effective dose recommended by their health care provider or doctor.
Adderall XR comes in the
following dosages: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, and 30 mg. This form of
Adderall is not approved for treating narcolepsy.
The effect of Adderall XR 10
mg for a child vary in adult and older adults. The dosage depends upon the
mental and physical condition of the patient. And also the type and severity of
the condition used in this medication to treat.
For ADHD ( Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder ):
Generally, Adderall XR 10 mg
is recommended for children aged above 3 years. The doctor always prescribes an
initial dose for children aged 6 years above and it may be required to increase
according to the health condition. The maximum dose can be up to 40 mg a day
for the severe patient. Adderall XR 10 mg duration should be constant during
the therapy starts.
How To Take Adderall XR 10
mg?
This drug is taken exactly
as prescribed by the doctor in the prescription. It is harmful to the patient
if he takes medication overdose or underdoses accidentally.
The patient should remember
before taking Adderall XR 10 mg are:
Read properly the medication
guide before taking it.
Swallow the whole tablet
without crushing, chewing, or breaking it.
Take the capsule in the
morning right after you wake up. You may have trouble falling asleep at night
if you have taken it in the afternoon or evening.
Under the guidance of the
doctor, the patient should take it with or without food, but make sure to take
Adderall XR 10 mg duration the same way each time to get a better result.
Factors Affect How Long
Adderall XR 10 mg Stays In The System:
After taking the medication,
it goes to the intestine for working in the system. Various factors influence
how fast Adderall XR leaves the system. These can include sleep, body weight,
kidney and liver function, and other drugs the person is taking.
Sleeping Habits: Adderall XR
is considering half-life. Sleep is another important aspect of life that can be
affected. If the patient will take the medication at night time, it will
disrupt healthy sleeping habits.
Body Weight: Body fat and
excess body weight can increase more time to process the medication in the
system. In addition, people with higher body weights may need higher Adderall
XR doses, which in turn can take longer to process.
Kidney And Liver Function:
Adderall XR 10 mg is primarily metabolized in the liver and excreted through
the kidneys. Liver and kidney problems can affect how the drug is removed from
the body. Adderall XR 10 mg in the bloodstream stays for longer periods than in
the liver or kidney.
Side Effects Of Using
Adderall XR 10 mg:
Side effects are also known
as adverse reactions or unwanted effects that are possibly related to a drug.
Every person’s side effects vary from each other. Hence, Adderall XR 10 mg
shows common and serious adverse effects.
Common Side Effects:
Most patients feel some
common side effects that are not dangerous to their life.
The common side effects are:
Stomach pain
Constipation
Nausea
Weight loss
Dry mouth
Trouble sleeping
Headache
Lack of appetite
Anxiety
Dizziness
Serious Side Effects:
According to the patient’s
conditions like age, gender, and medical conditions, the medication will affect
the system. It may be serious side effects after taking the drug.
The serious side effects
are:
Rapid heartbeat
Depression
Hallucination
High blood pressure
Heart attack
Blurred vision
Severe allergic reaction
Aggressive behavior
Irritability
Muscle breakdown
The patient should go for a
medical check-up if he or she will experience the above symptoms.
Missed Dose:
Taking medicine in time in a
proper way makes good for the result to the patient. If the patient will take
the medication irregularly that leads to a missed dose. The patient should not
take a double dose after missing a dose which leads to overdose.
The patient should consult
with the doctor to continue with the regular dose.
Overdose:
When a person takes an extra
dose of medicine or two doses at a time it becomes an overdose. An overdose of
any medication is dangerous to the patient’s health. Therefore, an overdose of
Adderall XR 10 mg has some bad effects on our health.
Symptoms of overdose of
Adderall XR 10 mg lead to confusion, hallucinations, restlessness, muscle
twitches, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, rapid breathing, tremor,
panic, aggressiveness, muscle pain or weakness, dark colored urine, depression,
tiredness, stomach pain, uneven heartbeats, feeling light-headed, fainting,
seizure (convulsions), or coma.
Withdrawal Symptoms:
If the patient takes the
medication for a long period, he stops the medication without consulting the
doctor he may some symptoms of withdrawal. The symptoms are depression,
irritability, mood change, fatigue, nausea, stomach ache, and vomiting.
Substitute Of Medication:
A substitute of medication
is a generic drug substituted for a brand-name drug. However, both drugs have
the same active chemical ingredient, the same dosage strength, and the same
dosage form. But the doctor suggests to the patient according to the patient’s
health condition.
The medicinal substitutes
are:
Vyvanse
Ritalin
Concerta
Strattera
Intuniv
Kapvay
The doctor will better guide
you if you have any problems face after taking Adderall XR 10 mg medication.
Medicine Interaction:
Medicine interaction without
consulting the doctor is worsened reaction the health.
Do not take these medicines
with Adderall XR 10 mg:
Metaxalone
Phenelzine
Procarbazine
Xanax
Codeine
Gabapentin
Dilaudid
Methadone
Oxycodone
Roxycodone
Moclobemide
Rasagiline
Methylene blue
Safinamide
Selegiline
Tranylcypromine
Do not take any other
medication like yourself. It may dangerous for your health.
Food And Beverage
Interaction:
Do not take these food items
and beverages with Adderall XR 10 mg. Such foods are as follows
Caffeine
Alcohol
Acidic foods
Fruit juice
Vitamin C supplements
Cigarette
Never take any of the above
without consulting the doctor.
Storage:
Storage of every medicine
and the medicinal product is an important aspect. So, it needs to remember some
points before storing any medicine.
Keep it in a safe place
where children and pets cannot reach it.
Store the medication at a
temperature between 20- 25 degrees Celsius room temperature.
Keep it away from light and
moisture with away from light and moisture.
A bathroom is a wet place,
so do not store it in the bathroom.
Keep it in a tight
container.
Warnings & Precautions:
For the initial treatment of
Adderall XR 10 mg, there are some precautions are needed for the patients
suffering from ADHD. These are:
If the patient feels
allergic to Adderall XR 10 mg, stop to take it.
All the physical and mental
history to your doctor without any fear.
Tell all the information to
the doctor if the patient has been drug abused in the past.
Consult your doctor if you
have diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease. So that the doctor will
recommend the exact dose and medicines.
Using Adderall XR 10 mg
while pregnant can harm the unborn baby.
Breastfeeding mothers are
advised to first consult a doctor.
You should never neglect
yourself if anyone feels uneasy. Go to the doctor’s help immediately.