eractions:
See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant antacids. Potentiated by alkalinizers (eg, sodium bicarbonate, acetazolamide, some thiazides), propoxyphene. Antagonized by acidifiers, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, lithium. May antagonize effects of adrenergic blockers, antihistamines, veratrum alkaloids, antihypertensives. May potentiate effects of tricyclic antidepressants, meperidine, norepinephrine. May delay absorption of phenytoin, phenobarbital, ethosuximide. Monitor effects when concomitant PPIs. Convulsions with propoxyphene overdose and amphetamines. May interfere with urinary steroid tests.
Pharmacological Class:
CNS stimulant.
Adverse Reactions:
Palpitations, tachycardia, BP increase, overstimulation, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, euphoria, dyskinesia, dysphoria, tremor, headache, motor/phonic tics, Tourette's syndrome, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia, weight loss, urticaria, impotence, libido change, prolonged erection, rhabdomyolysis; serious cardiovascular events, visual disturbances.
Generic Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Tabs—100
