Mdet 10mg Tablet

Methylphenidate (10mg)

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Mdet 10mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It helps to improve attention span, concentration and reduces impulsive behavior.

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General Information

Contains

Methylphenidate (10mg)

Marketer

Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Mdet 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), abdominal pain, and nervousness. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking Mdet 10mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses of Mdet Tablet

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Benefits of Mdet Tablet

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, impulse control, and activity levels, often making it difficult for individuals to concentrate, follow instructions, stay organized, or sit still. Mdet 10mg Tablet helps improve attention span, reduce hyperactive behavior, and enhance self-control. This leads to better focus, improved learning or work performance, and a more balanced daily life, helping individuals function more confidently and effectively in various settings.

Side effects of Mdet Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mdet

Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abdominal pain
Nervousness

How to use Mdet Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mdet 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Mdet Tablet works

Mdet 10mg Tablet is a CNS stimulant. It works by improving the activity of certain parts of the brain by increasing the levels of certain chemicals (norepinephrine and dopamine).

Quick tips

It has high habit-forming potential. Do not take more than prescribed.
Take it early in the morning to prevent insomnia later that night.
Mdet 10mg Tablet may raise your blood pressure and pulse. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Mdet 10mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It can cause a loss of appetite, which can slow growth rate, especially in children. Monitor your child’s height and weight regularly while taking this medicine.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Mdet 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Mdet 10mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mdet 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mdet 10mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel dizzy, have problems focussing or have blurred vision when taking Mdet 10mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Mdet 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be exercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Mdet 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Mdet with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Methylphenidate. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks between taking Tranylcypromine and Methylphenidate. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Concurrent use may cause a severe or fatal increase in blood pressure.

Life-threatening

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Do not consume Selegiline with Methylphenidate. If Selegiline is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Methylphenidate. Please consult your doctor.

Severe

Linezolid (Oral Route)

Do not consume Methylphenidate during treatment with and for up to 14 days after stopping Linezolid.

Severe

Linezolid (Injection Route)

Do not consume Methylphenidate during treatment with and for up to 14 days after stopping Linezolid.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mdet 10mg Tablet a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ opiate/ amphetamine?

Mdet 10mg Tablet is central nervous system stimulant drug that is used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It is not monoamine oxidase inhibitor or an opiate. It is similar in function to amphetamine, but milder in nature

Does Mdet 10mg Tablet keep you awake or help you focus?

Yes, Mdet 10mg Tablet increases wakefulness, vigilance and attention span

Does Mdet 10mg Tablet make you high?

Mdet 10mg Tablet has the ability to alter mood and feelings such that the effects are perceived by some as pleasant or ‘high'. Mdet 10mg Tablet belongs to a sub schedule X consisting psychotropic and habit forming substances. It is available strictly as per the prescription and should always be used as advised by doctor

Does Mdet 10mg Tablet expire/ go bad?

Like all other medicines, Mdet 10mg Tablet expires.The expiry date is mentioned on the pill-box or strip. Mdet 10mg Tablet should not be used beyond this date of expiry.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aralkylamines

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Centrally Acting Sympathomimetics

References

Stahl SM, editor. Methylphenidate. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 411-15.
Biaggioni I, Robertson D. Adrenoreceptor Agonists & Sympathomimetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 141, 145.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 899-900.
Methylphenidate hydrochloride. High Wycombe, Bucks: Janssen-Cilag Ltd.; 2002 [revised 25 Oct. 2018]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Methyphenidate hydrochloride. Beerse, Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV; 2018. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Methyphenidate hydrochloride. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; [revised april 2007]. [Accessed 25 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Methylphenidate. [Updated 2019 Oct 23]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Mdet Tablet

Benefits of Mdet Tablet

Side effects of Mdet Tablet

How to use Mdet Tablet

How Mdet Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Linezolid (Oral Route)

Linezolid (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Mdet 10mg Tablet a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ opiate/ amphetamine?

Does Mdet 10mg Tablet keep you awake or help you focus?

Does Mdet 10mg Tablet make you high?

Does Mdet 10mg Tablet expire/ go bad?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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