Serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate (Oral)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 8, 2022.
CNS stimulants, including serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate, other methylphenidate-containing products, and amphetamines, have a high potential for abuse and dependence. Assess the risk of abuse prior to prescribing, and monitor for signs of abuse and dependence while on therapy .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Azstarys
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule
Therapeutic Class: CNS Stimulant
Chemical Class: Amphetamine Related
Uses for serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate
Serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate combination is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
Serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate combination in children younger than 6 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate combination have not been performed in the geriatric population.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
- Furazolidone
- Iproniazid
- Isocarboxazid
- Linezolid
- Methylene Blue
- Moclobemide
- Nialamide
- Ozanimod
- Phenelzine
- Procarbazine
