FANIDAN 10mg Tablet 3_10 works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for FANIDAN 10mg Tablet 3_10

Nervousness

Difficulty in falling or staying asleep

Dizziness and Drowsiness

Nausea and Vomiting

Loss of appetite

Stomach pain

Diarrhea

Heartburn

Uncontrolled muscle movements

Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet

Fast/irregular heart beat

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Excessive tiredness

Slurred speech rare

Blurred vision

Frequent, painful erections rare

Skin Rash rare

Blistering and peeling of skin rare

Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue rare

Blood in urine and stools

Unusual bleeding or bruising rare

Uses of FANIDAN 10mg Tablet 3_10
What is it prescribed for?

Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
This medicine is used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder in children and adults. This medicine may improve focus and decrease impulsivity and hyperactive behavior. It should only be used for children above 6 years of age and for adults up to 65 years of age.

Narcolepsy
This medicine is used for the treatment of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like drowsiness, anxiety, depression, seizures, etc. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and this medicine are used together.

Is it habit forming?
This medicine has a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to FANIDAN 10mg Tablet 3_10 or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Agitation
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with marked anxiety, tension, and agitation due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient?s condition.

Glaucoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient?s condition.

Tourette’s Syndrome
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with motor tics or in patients with a family history of diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient?s condition.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients undergoing treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as selegiline, moclobemide etc. There should be a time gap of at least 14 days between stopping treatment with MAOIs and beginning treatment with this medicine to avoid their interaction.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.

General Warnings

Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Use in the elderly
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients aged above 65 since the risk of adverse events is significantly high.

Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Heart diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with active heart diseases or patients with a history of heart diseases since the risk of adverse effects or worsening of the patient’s condition is significantly high. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Psychiatric disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an active psychiatric disorder or patients with a history of psychiatric disorders, especially in children and adolescents. Use should be discontinued if new symptoms appear or old symptoms are worsened.

Seizure disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an active seizure disorder or patients with a history of seizure disorders since the risk of worsening of the patient’s condition is significantly high. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Growth suppression
Use of this medicine may slow growth in children. It is advised to regularly monitor your child’s height and weight while this medicine is being taken. Use should be discontinued if the child is not gaining height or weight.

Digestive tract disorders
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with obstructive disorders of the digestive tract. Use should be discontinued if symptoms worsen. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Abuse and dependence
This medicine has a high potential for abuse and dependence and hence should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of drug or substance abuse.

Surgeries
Report the use of this medicine to the doctor prior to surgery. Use of this medicine should be stopped a day before the planned surgery since it may interact with the anesthetics given, causing a sudden rise in the blood pressure levels.

Driving or operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Amitriptyline moderate

Tramadol severe

Pimozide severe

Selegiline severe

Formoterol moderate

Epinephrine moderate

Phenylephrine moderate

Methylene severe

Bupropion severe

Clonidine moderate

Linezolid severe

Salbutamol moderate

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders such as uncompensated heart failure, severe coronary artery disease, severe hypertension, arrhythmias, etc. It is advised to assess the heart function of patients before treatment with this medicine is initiated. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from high blood pressure levels due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient?s condition. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from seizures or patients predisposed to seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient?s condition. Use should be terminated if seizures are experienced. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of alcohol or substance abuse. The potential for habituation and abuse is significantly high with this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures, patient and caregiver education, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with preexisting blood cell deficiencies or bone marrow suppression. Periodic monitoring of blood cell component levels is advised while this medicine is being taken by the patient. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Do not change the initial formulation prescribed without consulting your doctor. Report any adverse effects experienced to the doctor on priority. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Methylphenidate [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682188.html
[cited 28/7/2020].
2020