{"id":5652,"date":"2020-12-23T15:01:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T15:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5652"},"modified":"2021-07-15T07:29:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T07:29:20","slug":"atomoxetine-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/atomoxetine-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Atomoxetine Actavis &#8211; Atomoxetine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n10 mg, 18 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg and 100 mg&nbsp;hard capsules&nbsp;<br>atomoxetine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Atomoxetine Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it used for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atomoxetine Actavis contains atomoxetine and is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;).&nbsp;It is used<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>in children from 6 years of age<\/li><li>in adolescents<\/li><li>in adults<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used only as part of a complete treatment program of the disease which also includes treatment that does not involve drugs, such as talk and behavioral therapy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drug is not used to treat&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;in children under 6 years of age because it is not known if the treatment works or is safe for these people.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In adults, Atomoxetine Actavis is used to treat&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;when the symptoms are very bothersome and affect your job or social life, and when you had symptoms of the disease as a child.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does it work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atomoxetine Actavis increases the amount of&nbsp;norepinephrine&nbsp;in the brain.&nbsp;Noradrenaline&nbsp;is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter that increases attention span and reduces impulsivity and hyperactivity in patients with&nbsp;ADHD.&nbsp;This medicine helps control&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;symptoms.&nbsp;This drug is not a central stimulant and is therefore not addictive.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take a few weeks after you start taking the medicine before the medicine reaches full effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About&nbsp;ADHD<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Children and adolescents with&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;experience that it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>difficult to sit still and<\/li><li>difficult to concentrate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not their fault that they can not do this.&nbsp;Many children and adolescents have difficulty with these things, but with&nbsp;ADHD, this can create problems in everyday life.&nbsp;Children and adolescents with&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;may have difficulty learning and doing homework.&nbsp;They find it difficult to behave at home, at school, or in other places.&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;does not affect the intelligence of children and adolescents.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults with&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;have difficulties with the same things that children experience as difficult, but this can mean that they have problems with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>work<\/li><li>relationships<\/li><li>low self-esteem<\/li><li>training<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Atomoxetine contained in Atomoxetine Actavis may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Atomoxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Atomoxetine Actavis if you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>is allergic to atomoxetine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>during the last 14 days has taken a drug that belongs to the group of&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitors&nbsp;(&nbsp;MAOIs&nbsp;), such as phenelzine.&nbsp;MAO inhibitors&nbsp;are used, among other things, to treat depression and other mental problems.&nbsp;Concomitant use of Atomoxetine Actavis and an&nbsp;MAOI&nbsp;may cause serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;or be life-threatening.&nbsp;At least 14 days must have elapsed after stopping treatment with Atomoxetine Actavis before you can start taking an&nbsp;MAOI<\/li><li>have an eye disease called&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;with a narrow&nbsp;ventricular angle&nbsp;(increased pressure inside the eye)<\/li><li>have severe heart problems, which may be affected by an increase in heart rate and\/or blood pressure, as it may be an effect of Atomoxetine Actavis<\/li><li>have serious problems with the blood vessels in the brain &#8211; such as a&nbsp;stroke, swelling, and weakening of part of a blood vessel (&nbsp;aneurysm&nbsp;) or narrowing or blockage of blood vessels<\/li><li>has a&nbsp;tumor&nbsp;in the adrenal gland (&nbsp;pheochromocytoma&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Atomoxetine Actavis if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Atomoxetine Actavis.&nbsp;This is because Atomoxetine Actavis can make these problems worse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both adults and children should be aware of the following warnings and precautions.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Atomoxetine Actavis if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>thoughts of taking your life or trying to take your life.<\/li><li>heart problems (including heart defects) or increased heart rate.&nbsp;Atomoxetine Actavis may increase your heart rate (&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;).&nbsp;Sudden death has been reported in patients with heart failure.<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure.&nbsp;Atomoxetine Actavis may cause high&nbsp;blood pressure.<\/li><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure.&nbsp;Atomoxetine Actavis may cause dizziness or fainting in people with low&nbsp;blood pressure.<\/li><li>problems with sudden changes in&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or heart rate.<\/li><li>cardiovascular disease or have had a&nbsp;stroke.<\/li><li>liver problem.&nbsp;You may then need a lower&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/li><li>psychotic symptoms including hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that do not exist), believing in things that are not true, or being suspicious.<\/li><li>mania (feeling elated and excited, causing unusual behavior) and&nbsp;agitation<\/li><li>aggressive emotions.<\/li><li>unfriendly and angry (hostile) feelings.<\/li><li>epilepsy&nbsp;or have had seizures for some other reason.&nbsp;Atomoxetine Actavis may increase the risk of seizures.<\/li><li>different mood than usual (mood swings) or feel very unhappy.<\/li><li>difficult to control, repeated twitches in any part of the body, or that you repeat sounds and words.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply to you before starting treatment.&nbsp;This is because Atomoxetine Actavis can make these problems worse.&nbsp;Your doctor will want to follow up on how the medicine affects you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tests that your doctor will do before you start taking Atomoxetine Actavis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests are to determine if Atomoxetine Actavis is the right drug for you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will measure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>your&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and heart rate (&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;) before and while you are taking Atomoxetine Actavis<\/li><li>your height and weight if you are a child or teenager while taking Atomoxetine Actavis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will talk to you about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>other medicines you are taking<\/li><li>if there is someone in the family who has died a sudden unexplained death<\/li><li>other medical problems (such as heart problems) that you or someone in your family has<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you provide as much information as you can.&nbsp;This will help your doctor decide if Atomoxetine Actavis is the right medicine for you.&nbsp;Your doctor may decide that other medical check-ups are necessary before you start taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Atomoxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.&nbsp;Your doctor will decide if you can take Atomoxetine Actavis with other medicines and in some cases, your doctor may need to adjust your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;or increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;much more slowly.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Atomoxetine Actavis with medicines belonging to the group&nbsp;MAO inhibitors&nbsp;(monoamine oxidase inhibitors) used in depression.&nbsp;See section 2. \u201cDo not take Atomoxetine Actavis\u201d.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking other medicines, Atomoxetine Actavis may affect how well they work or cause&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;If you are taking any of the following medicines, tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Atomoxetine Actavis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs that increase&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or are used to control&nbsp;blood pressure.<\/li><li>drugs such as antidepressants such as imipramine,&nbsp;venlafaxine, mirtazapine,&nbsp;fluoxetine,&nbsp;and&nbsp;paroxetine<\/li><li>certain cough and cold medicines that contain medicines that can affect&nbsp;blood pressure.&nbsp;It is important to check with the pharmacy staff when receiving these products<\/li><li>certain drugs used to treat mental illness<\/li><li>Drugs that are known to increase the risk of seizures<\/li><li>Some medicines may cause Atomoxetine Actavis to stay in the body longer than usual (such as&nbsp;quinidine&nbsp;and terbinafine)<\/li><li>Salbutamol&nbsp;(an&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;medicine&nbsp;) may give the feeling that your heart is racing when you take it by mouth or as an&nbsp;injection, but this will not aggravate your&nbsp;asthma.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following medicines may lead to an increased risk of abnormal heart rhythm when taken with Atomoxetine Actavis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs used to treat arrhythmias in the heart,<\/li><li>drugs that alter the concentration of salts in the blood,<\/li><li>medicines to prevent and treat&nbsp;malaria,<\/li><li>certain&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;(such as erythromycin and moxifloxacin).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure if any of the medicines you are taking are listed above, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Atomoxetine Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known if this medicine affects the unborn baby or passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This medicine should not be taken during pregnancy without first consulting your doctor.<\/li><li>You should either stop taking this medicine if you are breast-feeding or avoid breast-feeding while you are being treated with Atomoxetine Actavis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may feel tired, drowsy, or dizzy after taking Atomoxetine Actavis.&nbsp;Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how Atomoxetine Actavis affects you.&nbsp;If you feel tired, sleepy, or dizzy, do not drive or use any tools or machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;The description of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important information about the contents of the capsules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not open the capsules as the contents of the capsule may irritate the eyes.&nbsp;If the contents of a capsule come into contact with the eyes, the affected eye should be rinsed immediately with water, and medical advice should be sought.&nbsp;Hands and other parts of the body that may have come in contact with the capsule contents should be rinsed off as soon as possible.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Atomoxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one is usually taken once or twice daily (in the morning and late afternoon \/ early evening)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Children should be helped by an adult to take this medicine.<\/li><li>If you take Atomoxetine Actavis once daily and get tired or nauseous, your doctor may change your&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;to Atomoxetine Actavis twice a day.<\/li><li>The capsules should be swallowed whole, with or without food<\/li><li>The capsules must not be opened and the contents of the capsule must not be removed or otherwise ingested<\/li><li>It is easier to remember to take the medicine if you take it at the same time each day.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use in children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are a child or teenager (6 years or older):<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Your doctor will tell you how much Atomoxetine Actavis to take,&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one is calculated according to your body weight.&nbsp;He\/she will normally ask you to start with a low&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and then increase the amount of Atomoxetine Actavis you should take according to your body weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bodyweight up to 70 kg: an initial total daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of 0.5 mg per kg bodyweight for at least 7 days.&nbsp;Your doctor may then decide that&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one should be increased up to the daily maintenance&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of approximately 1.2 mg per kg body weight.<br><\/li><li>Bodyweight over 70 kg: an initial total daily dose of 40 mg for at least 7 days.&nbsp;Your doctor may then decide to&nbsp;increase&nbsp;your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to the 80 mg daily maintenance&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;The maximum daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that your doctor will&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;is 100 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Treatment with Atomoxetine Actavis should be started with a total daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of 40 mg for at least 7 days.&nbsp;Your doctor may then decide that&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one should be increased up to the daily maintenance&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of 80 mg -100 mg.&nbsp;The maximum daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that your doctor will&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;is 100 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have problems with your liver, your doctor may choose to&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;a lower&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Atomoxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss a&nbsp;dose, take it as soon as you remember, but do not exceed the total daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;over a 24-hour period.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Atomoxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop taking Atomoxetine Actavis, there are usually no&nbsp;side effects, but your&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;symptoms may return.&nbsp;You should talk to your doctor before stopping your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps your doctor will take when you are being treated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your doctor will perform some checks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>before you start &#8211; to ensure that Atomoxetine Actavis is safe and will help you.<\/li><li>once you start &#8211; they will be performed at least every 6 months, probably more often.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also be performed in case of a change of&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one.&nbsp;These controls include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Measurement of height and weight in children and adolescents<\/li><li>Measurement of&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and&nbsp;heart rate<\/li><li>If&nbsp;you are taking Atomoxetine Actavis, have any problems or&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that get worse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long-term treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atomoxetine Actavis does not need to be taken forever.&nbsp;If you have been taking Atomoxetine Actavis for more than a year, your doctor will review your treatment to see if it is still needed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;Although some people experience&nbsp;side effects, most people find that Atomoxetine Actavis helps them.&nbsp;Your doctor will talk to you about the&nbsp;side effects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious.&nbsp;<strong>If you get any of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;listed below, seek medical advice immediately.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a feeling of or having a very fast&nbsp;pulse, abnormal heart rhythm<\/li><li>thoughts of taking your life or wanting to take your life<\/li><li>feel aggressive<\/li><li>feel unfriendly and angry (hostile)<\/li><li>mood swings or mood swings<\/li><li>severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;with symptoms of<ul><li>swelling of the face and neck<\/li><li>difficulty breathing<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;(small raised, itchy spots on the skin).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cramps<\/li><li>psychotic symptoms including hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that do not exist), believing in things that are not true, or being suspicious.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and adolescents under the age of 18 have an increased risk&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>thoughts of taking your life or wanting to take your life (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/li><li>mood swings or mood swings (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults have a reduced risk&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)&nbsp;for&nbsp;side effects such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cramps<\/li><li>psychotic symptoms including hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that do not exist), believing in things that are not true, or being suspicious<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare cases<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people),&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>liver damage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You should stop taking Atomoxetine Actavis and contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dark-colored urine<\/li><li>yellow skin or yellow eyes<\/li><li>abdominal pain and tenderness when pressing on the right side just below the ribs<\/li><li>unexplained nausea<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>itching<\/li><li>flu-like symptoms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other reported&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;include the following.&nbsp;If they become serious, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and adolescents over 6 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>magont<\/li><li>decreased appetite (no feelings of hunger)<\/li><li>nausea or vomiting<\/li><li>somnolence<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>elevated heart rate (&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may go away after a while in most patients.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>to be easily irritated<\/li><li>sleep problems, waking up early<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>feel sad or hopeless<\/li><li>feel anxious<\/li><li>tics<\/li><li>large&nbsp;pupil&nbsp;er (the dark part in the center of the eye)<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>loss of appetite<\/li><li>digestive disorders<\/li><li>swollen, red, and itchy skin<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>feel lethargic (state of weakness)<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>weight loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>to faint<\/li><li>tremors<\/li><li>migraine<\/li><li>dimsyn<\/li><li>abnormal sensations in the skin such as burning sensation, tingling,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;or ant crawling<\/li><li>tingling or numbness in the hands or feet<\/li><li>cramps (seizures)<\/li><li>a feeling of or having very fast heartbeats (&nbsp;QT&nbsp;prolongation)<\/li><li>respiratory distress<\/li><li>increased sweating<\/li><li>itchy skin<\/li><li>feeling weak<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>poor blood circulation that causes toes and fingers to become numb and pale(Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon)<\/li><li>problems with toilet visits such as having to urinate frequently or difficulty urinating, pain when urinating<\/li><li>prolonged and painful&nbsp;erection&nbsp;er<\/li><li>groin pain in boys<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>nausea<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>decreased appetite (no feelings of hunger)<\/li><li>difficult to fall asleep, sleep and wake up early<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>elevated heart rate (&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;)<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>feel annoyed<\/li><li>decreased interest in sex<\/li><li>sleep disorders<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>feel sad or hopeless<\/li><li>feel anxious<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>abnormal taste or taste in the mouth that does not want to disappear<\/li><li>tremors<\/li><li>tingling or numbness in the hands or feet<\/li><li>drowsiness, drowsiness, fatigue<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>magont<\/li><li>indigestion<\/li><li>gas in the stomach<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>hot flashes or&nbsp;redness<\/li><li>feeling of or having a very fast&nbsp;pulse<\/li><li>swollen, red, and itchy skin<\/li><li>increased sweating<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>difficulty urinating, pain when urinating<\/li><li>prostatitis (&nbsp;prostatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>groin pain in men<\/li><li>inability to get&nbsp;an erection<\/li><li>delayed orgasm<\/li><li>difficulty maintaining&nbsp;an erection<\/li><li>cramps during menstruation<\/li><li>feeling weak<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>feel lethargic (state of weakness)<\/li><li>overindulge<\/li><li>feel annoyed, shaken<\/li><li>feel thirsty<\/li><li>weight loss<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>restlessness<\/li><li>tics<\/li><li>to faint<\/li><li>migraine<\/li><li>dimsyn<\/li><li>abnormal heart rhythm (&nbsp;QT&nbsp;prolongation)<\/li><li>feeling cold in fingers and toes<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>respiratory distress<\/li><li>swollen, red, and itchy skin (rash)<\/li><li>muscle twitching<\/li><li>frequent urination<\/li><li>abnormal or absent orgasm<\/li><li>irregular menstruation<\/li><li>inability to ejaculate<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>poor blood circulation that causes toes and fingers to become numb and pale(Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon)<\/li><li>prolonged and painful&nbsp;erection&nbsp;er<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effect on growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children may experience a decrease in growth (weight and height) at the beginning of treatment with Atomoxetine Actavis.&nbsp;On the other hand, it has been seen that with long-term treatment, the child then returns to the normal weight and height for children of the same age.&nbsp;Your doctor will monitor your child&#8217;s height and weight continuously.&nbsp;If your child does not grow or gain weight as expected, your doctor may change the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one or temporarily stop treatment with Atomoxetine Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Atomoxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jar: Used within 6 months after the jar is first opened.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store below 30&nbsp;<sup>\u00b0<\/sup>&nbsp;C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Atomoxetine Actavis contains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is atomoxetine hydrochloride.&nbsp;Each hard capsule contains atomoxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg, 18 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, or 100 mg atomoxetine.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<em>Capsule:<\/em>&nbsp;processed maize starch (containing maize starch and pregelatinized&nbsp;starch&nbsp;), dimethicone 350 cs, Sodium&nbsp;starch&nbsp;glycolate (type A)&nbsp;Capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), black ink (containing shellac, propylene glycol, ammonia, black hydroxide, and potassium oxide) *<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* Dyes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 mg: No additional dyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18 mg: Yellow iron oxide (E172)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25 mg and 40 mg: Indigo carmine (E132) and yellow iron oxide (E172)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60 mg: Indigo carmine (E132), black iron oxide (E172), and yellow iron oxide (E172)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80 mg and 100 mg: Yellow iron oxide (E172) and red iron oxide (E172)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>10 mg: Opaque white, hard capsules, size 4 (14.3 mm x 5.31 mm), marked \u201cA910\u201d with black ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18 mg: Opaque, hard capsules with gold and white base, size 3 (15.9 mm x 5.82 mm), marked \u201cA918\u201d with black ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25 mg: Opaque, hard capsules with blue top and white bottom, size 3 (15.9 mm x 5.82 mm), marked \u201cA925\u201d with black ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40 mg: Opaque blue, hard capsules, size 2 (18 mm x 6.35 mm), marked \u201cA940\u201d with black ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60 mg: Opaque, hard capsules with blue top and bottom in gold, size 2 (18 mm x 6.35 mm), marked \u201cA960\u201d with black ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80 mg: Opaque, hard capsules with brown upper and white lower part, size 1 (19.4 mm x 6.91 mm), marked \u201cA980\u201d with black ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100 mg: Opaque brown, hard capsules, size 0 (21.7 mm x 7.65 mm), marked \u201cA900\u201d with black ink.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atomoxetine Actavis is available as blister packs of 7 (strengths 10 mg, 18 mg, 25 mg and 40 mg), 28, 30, 56 and 60 capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atomoxetine Actavis is also available in jars of 28 or 100 capsules.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjav\u00edkurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, Iceland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balkanpharma-Dupnitsa AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Samokovsko Shosse Str.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2600 Dupnitsa, Bulgaria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atomoxetine Actavis contains atomoxetine and is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ). 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