¿Qué es Quillivant Xr?

Quillivant XR (clorhidrato de metilfenidato) es un medicamento con receta que actúa como un estimulante del sistema nervioso central, diseñado para el tratamiento del Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH) en pacientes de 6 años en adelante. Está formulado como una suspensión oral de liberación prolongada, administrada una vez al día, lo que permite una concentración más uniforme a lo largo del día. Los posibles efectos secundarios incluyen insomnio, irritabilidad, disminución del apetito y dolor estomacal; es importante discutirlo con su proveedor de atención médica para asegurarse de que es adecuado para sus necesidades.

Side Effects

• Seizures
• Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
• Painful erection or an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours

Warnings

• Seizures
• Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, circulation problems, phenylketonuria, thyroid problems, asthma, stomach or bowel problems (including blockage, narrowing), Tourette syndrome, or a history of seizures, heart attack, or stroke. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of depression, suicide, bipolar disorder, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol abuse.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious heart or blood vessel problems, including heart attack and stroke (especially in people who already have heart problems)High blood pressureProlonged and painful erectionPeripheral vasculopathy (a blood circulation problem), including Raynaud's phenomenonSlow growth and weight loss in childrenOnset or worsening of motor or verbal tics (including Tourette syndrome)Eye or vision problems, including angle closure glaucoma and intraocular pressure
• This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.