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Attera-40 Tablet

Manufactured byIcon Life Sciences
ContainsAtomoxetine
Description
Attera-40 Tablet is used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The condition is characterized by symptoms such as difficulty in paying attention, impulsiveness, hyperactivity (being abnormally active), etc. Attera-40 Tablet is available on prescription as a capsule, tablet, and powder/granules. This medicine improves your focus and reduces restlessness by regulating the activity of neurotransmitters (specific chemical messengers) in your brain. Attera-40 Tablet shows some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, drowsiness, and constipation. As this medication causes dizziness and drowsiness, you should avoid driving or doing anything that needs mental focus. Attera-40 Tablet has the potential to raise your blood pressure, therefore it is important to monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if you experience any mood swings or behavioural changes after taking this medicine. Attera-40 Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration of this medicine will be decided by your doctor depending on its form. Take this medicine at the same time every day to get its maximum benefits. Attera-40 Tablet is not recommended to be used in children under 6 years of age. Inform your doctor about any heart, liver or kidney troubles that you may have before taking this medicine. There is no evidence supporting the safety of Attera-40 Tablet during pregnancy. Therefore, if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Attera-40 Tablet

  • Heartburn
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Muscle pain
  • Sweating
  • Excessive tiredness
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty in urination
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Rash
  • Increased heartrate

Uses of Attera-40 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Attera-40 Tablet usually starts acting within 1–2 weeks of treatment. However, it may take 4 to 6 weeks for this medicine to show any significant response.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Attera-40 Tablet remains active in your body is around 24-30 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Attera-40 Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Attera-40 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of side effects on your foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor for safer alternatives.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Attera-40 Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence it is not recommended if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for safer alternatives, if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Attera-40 Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any allergic reactions like itching anywhere on your body, skin rashes, and swelling on the face and lips.

Narrow angle glaucoma

Narrow-angle glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure inside your eyes increases. This happens when the fluids inside your eye do not drain properly because the spaces have become narrow. Attera-40 Tablet is not recommended if you have narrow-angle glaucoma as it may increase the risk of mydriasis (a condition in which the pupil of the eye gets widened due to increased eye pressure).

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) are medications used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. Do not take Attera-40 Tablet with MAOIs or within two weeks after discontinuing MAOIs, as it can lead to complications.

Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is a tumour of the adrenal gland (an organ above your kidneys) which is often associated with symptoms such as high blood pressure, increased heartbeat, sweating, and headache. Attera-40 Tablet is not recommended if you are diagnosed with or have a history of pheochromocytoma. This medicine can worsen your condition.

Heart diseases

Attera-40 Tablet is not recommended if you have any medical condition of the heart. This medicine may worsen your condition by increasing your blood pressure and heart rate.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Attera-40 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of side effects on your foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor for safer alternatives.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Attera-40 Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence it is not recommended if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for safer alternatives, if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Driving or Operating Machinery

You may experience symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, weakness, after taking Attera-40 Tablet. Avoid performing any tasks that need high mental focus, such as driving or operating machines.

Urinary Retention

Urinary retention is a condition in which you are unable to empty your bladder (the organ in which the urine is stored) completely. This medicine can increase the risk of side effects such as urinary retention and urinary hesitancy (trouble in starting to urinate or maintaining urine flow).

Suicidal Tendency

Attera-40 Tablet may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. If you are diagnosed with depression and other mental health conditions, this medicine can worsen your symptoms.

Use in children

Avoid the use of Attera-40 Tablet in children less than 6 years of age because the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not clinically known.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Attera-40 Tablet, make sure that you take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose

Overdose

If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Attera-40 Tablet, seek immediate medical guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

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Azithromycin

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Haloperidol

Clozapine

Dopamine

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Attera-40 Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have a history of liver troubles. This medicine breaks down in your liver and is excreted through urine. Using this medicine while you have pre-existing liver troubles can further worsen your condition and may cause damages to your liver. Inform your doctor if you have liver troubles.

Kidney Disease

Attera-40 Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of kidney troubles. This medicine is metabolised in the liver and excreted through urine. Using this medicine while you have pre-existing kidney troubles can damage your kidneys further. Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions of the kidneys.

Seizure disorders

A seizure is a condition in which there is uncontrolled body movement due to electrical disturbances in the brain. Attera-40 Tablet should be used with caution if you have such a condition as it can lead to the onset or aggravation of seizure attacks.

Psychiatric disorders

Attera-40 Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you are diagnosed with any mental health conditions (a wide range of conditions that affect mood, behaviour and thinking). If you experience any change in mood, thinking and behaviour during treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor.

High blood pressure

Attera-40 Tablet may lead to an increase in blood pressure which may cause heart attack and stroke (brain damage due to insufficient blood flow). Use this medicine with caution if you are suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure). Your blood pressure and heart rate have to be regularly monitored when taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Attera-40 Tablet with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any side effects. The growth and development should be monitored in children and adolescents during the treatment with Attera-40 Tablet. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. While you are on this medication, your doctor will regularly monitor your heart rate and blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you notice any unusual changes in your mood or behaviour, or if you have suicidal thoughts.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Attera-40 Tablet works by increasing the levels of certain chemical substances in your brain that improves concentration and helps in controlling hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

CNS stimulants

Schedule

Schedule H

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