Azstarys

Generic name: Dexmethylphenidate And Serdexmethylphenidate
Dosage form: Capsules
Drug class: CNS stimulants

Usage of Azstarys

Azstarys is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in people 6 years of age and older. Azstarys may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people 6 years of age and older with ADHD. It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children younger than 6 years of age. Azstarys is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it contains dexmethylphenidate that can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines or street drugs. Keep this medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Never give it to anyone else because it may cause death or harm them. Selling or giving away Azstarys may harm others and is against the law.

Azstarys side effects

Azstarys may cause serious side effects, including:

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  • Painful and prolonged erections (priapism). Priapism has happened in males who take products that contain methylphenidate. If you or your child develop priapism, get medical help right away.
  • Circulation problems in fingers and toes (peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud’s phenomenon). Signs and symptoms may include:
  • fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, or painful
  • fingers or toes may change color from pale, to blue, to red

    • Tell your healthcare provider if you or your child have numbness, pain, skin color change, or sensitivity to temperature in the fingers or toes.

    Call your healthcare provider right away if you or your child have any signs of unexplained wounds appearing on fingers or toes during treatment.

  • Slowing of growth (height and weight) in children. Children should have their height and weight checked often during treatment. Azstarys treatment may be stopped if your child is not growing or gaining weight.

    • The most common side effects include:

  • decreased appetite
  • nausea
  • indigestion
  • trouble sleeping
  • vomiting
  • stomach pain
  • weight loss
  • dizziness
  • mood swings
  • increased blood pressure
  • anxiety
  • irritability
  • increased heart rate

    • These are not all the possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Azstarys

    Do not take Azstarys if you or your child are:

  • allergic to serdexmethylphenidate, methylphenidate, or any of the ingredients. See the end of this page for a complete list of ingredients.
  • taking or have stopped taking within the past 14 days a medicine used to treat depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).

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    How to use Azstarys

  • Take Azstarys exactly as prescribed.
  • Your healthcare provider may change the dose if needed.
  • Take Azstarys 1 time each day in the morning with or without food.
  • Azstarys capsules may be swallowed whole with water or other liquids.
  • If the capsules cannot be swallowed whole, the capsule may be opened and the entire contents sprinkled onto 2 tablespoonfuls of applesauce or into 2oz (50mL) of water.
  • Swallow all the applesauce or water mixture right away or within 10 minutes of mixing. Do not store applesauce or water and medicine mixture.
  • Your healthcare provider may sometimes stop treatment for a while to check ADHD symptoms.

    • In case of poisoning, call your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

    Warnings

    Azstarys can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Abuse and dependence. Azstarys, other methylphenidate containing medicines, and amphetamines have a high chance for abuse and can cause physical and psychological dependence. Your healthcare provider should check you or your child for signs of abuse and dependence before and during treatment.
  • Tell your healthcare provider if you or your child have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.
  • Your healthcare provider can tell you more about the differences between physical and psychological dependence and drug addiction.
  • Heart-related problems, including:
  • sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults
  • sudden death in children who have heart problems or heart defects
  • increased blood pressure and heart rate

    • Your healthcare provider should check you or your child carefully for heart problems before starting treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you or your child have any heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these. Your healthcare provider should check you or your child’s blood pressure and heart rate regularly during treatment. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you or your child have any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting during treatment with Azstarys.

  • Mental (psychiatric) problems, including:
  • new or worse behavior and thought problems
  • new or worse bipolar illness
  • new psychotic symptoms (such as hearing voices, or seeing or believing things that are not real) or new manic symptoms

    • Tell your healthcare provider about any mental problems you or your child have, or about a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression. Call your healthcare provider right away if you or your child have any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems during treatment, especially hearing voices, seeing or believing things that are not real, or new manic symptoms.

    What other drugs will affect Azstarys

    Other drugs may interact with dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

    Popular FAQ

    Yes, Azstarys (dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medication used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years of age and older. CNS stimulants help to adjust chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to symptoms of ADHD, such as hyperactivity and impulse control. Azstarys capsules are taken once daily with or without food.

    Azstarys lasts throughout the day to treat the symptoms of ADHD. Azstarys contains serdexmethylphenidate, a prodrug of dexmethylphenidate, co-formulated with immediate-release dexmethylphenidate. This combination provides a fast onset and a longer duration of action without the spikes in dexmethylphenidate concentrations. This can help with morning routines before school or work and then last throughout the day. In the evening, Azstarys gradually wears off.

    Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years of age and older. It is usually taken once per day. Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) is also a CNS stimulant for the treatment of ADHD, but is used in patients 3 years of age and older and is usually given 2 or 3 times per day. Continue reading

    Yes, Azstarys (dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medication used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years of age and older. CNS stimulants help to adjust chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to symptoms of ADHD, such as hyperactivity and impulse control. Azstarys capsules are taken once daily with or without food.

    Azstarys lasts throughout the day to treat the symptoms of ADHD. Azstarys contains serdexmethylphenidate, a prodrug of dexmethylphenidate, co-formulated with immediate-release dexmethylphenidate. This combination provides a fast onset and a longer duration of action without the spikes in dexmethylphenidate concentrations. This can help with morning routines before school or work and then last throughout the day. In the evening, Azstarys gradually wears off.

    Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years of age and older. It is usually taken once per day. Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) is also a CNS stimulant for the treatment of ADHD, but is used in patients 3 years of age and older and is usually given 2 or 3 times per day. Continue reading

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