Dexamphetamine sulphate (Dexamphetamine sulphate)
Overview of Dexamphetamine sulphate
Dexamphetamine (Sulphate) used in the treatment of nacrolepsy and as an adjunct in the management of hyperactivity disorders in childrens (above the age of 6 years).
Indication of Dexamphetamine sulphate
Dexamphetamine Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Attention deficit disorders, Narcolepsy.
Contraindication of Dexamphetamine sulphate
Dexamphetamine (Sulphate) is contraindicated in conditions like Angina,Diabetes mellitus,Glucoma,Hypertension,Hyperthyroidism,Insomnia,Anorexia,Psychopathic personality,Gille de la tourette syndrome,Cardiovascular disease,Dyskinesia.
Side Effects of Dexamphetamine sulphate
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dexamphetamine (Sulphate), which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Hallucinations, Hypertension, Arrythmia.,Dexamphetamine (Sulphate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Intracranial hemorrhages, Acute Renal Failure, Intracerebral bleeding, Acute renal failure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Dexamphetamine (Sulphate) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Dexamphetamine (Sulphate) include Convulsions, Hallucinations, Delirium, Hyperpyrexia, Mydriasis, Hyperreflexia, hyperreflexia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dexamphetamine (Sulphate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Irritability, Anorexia, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Insomnia, Nervousness, Abdominal pain, Sweating, Sleep disturbancesX, Blurred vision, Weight LossX, Weight loss, Dysphoria, Mydriasis, nervousness, Nervousness.
Precautions of Dexamphetamine sulphate
Dexamphetamine should not be used in patients with cardiovascular disease including moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthydoidism, glaucoma, hyperexcitiability, agitated state, history of drug abuse. It is not recommended to use during pregnancy or lactation. It should be used with caution in patients with mild hypertension, impaired kidney function, epilepsy or unstable personality. Weight and height in children should be monitored as growth retardation may occur. Prolonged high dose may need gradual withdrawl as abrupt withdrawl may produce fatigue or mental depression.