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Pemoline
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Pronounced: (PEM-oh-leen)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Stimulant |
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Drug InformationPemoline is a stimulant used to treat attention-deficit disorder. Along with taking this medicine, patient's should take part in a treatment program which includes counseling. Pemoline may be prescribed for other condtions as well.
Mechanism:
Pemoline is similar to amphetamines or Ritalin. The exact way pemoline alters behavior in children is not known. Pemoline works in the brain and has been shown to decrease fatigue, increase alertness, and increase mood.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsTell your doctor if any of these side effects are severe or don't go away: diarrhea, upset stomach, weight loss, insomnia
Precautions:
Important Warning: Pemoline can cause serious and sometimes deadly liver damage. Tell your doctor if your child has or has ever had liver disease. Keep all lab appointments. Your child's doctor will order lab tests before and during treatment to check if pemoline is affecting his/her liver. If your child experiences and of the following symptoms call his/her doctor immediately: loss of appetite, excessive tiredness, lack of energy, upset stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of the skin or eyes
Preganant:
Tell your doctor if your child is pregnant. If your child becomes pregnant while taking pemoline, notify your doctor. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Before breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pediatrician.
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Dosage InformationPemoline comes as a tablet and is usually taken once a day. Taking this medicine in the morning is recommended to avoid trouble sleeping at night. Your child should take this medicine exactly as directed. Your child should not take more or less than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to give this medicine to your child even if your child is feeling better. Do not stop this medicine, until you have spoken with your doctor. This medication comes with a consent form. Make sure to read and sign the consent form before your child begins taking pemoline.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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