Concerta 54 mg

Concerta is a brand name for a drug called methylphenidate which is also sold under the brand name Ritalin. Concerta 54 mg is used for the treatment of ADHD symptoms in adults and children that are at least 6 years old. The symptoms of ADHD are a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties. It helps to improve attention span, and concentration and reduces impulsive behavior of the child.

The medication was first approved for medical use in the united states in 2000. Concerta 54 mg is a unique medication when you compare it with the other types of stimulants.

How Does Concerta Work?

The concert generic is a mix of methylphenidate and Hydrchloroid. Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant, which means it works to increase activity in the brain and nervous system of dopamine and norepinephrine in certain brain parts. This can be helpful for people with attention and focus problems like ADHD.

The components of the tablet are the outer layer of the tablet consists of an Immediate Release methylphenidate overcoat. That will release some of the medication within the first hour of taking it.

Concerta Dosage & How To take:

Each person’s dosage prescribed for Concerta differs from the other. Doctors consider factors such as your weight, height, age, and medical history before determining the dose. It comes in 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg, and 54 mg doses. The dosage for initial treatment of someone with ADHD is applied from 18 mg to 36 mg. It must be taken orally in the morning.

Concerta tablets will last for up to 12 hours in your body. Concerta 54 mg comes as a tablet that must be taken once daily in the morning with a glass of water. These tablets are Extended-Release, which means the medication is slowly released into your system throughout the day for maximum effectiveness. Concerta 54 mg is a powerful medicine used after a doctor’s advice and you should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. It is most important you should take it at the same time each day.

Concerta 54 mg Pill Side Effects:

You can use Concerta 54 mg with only the advice of your doctor. It may affect the growth of children after using it. Suppose your children are not growing at an average rate, immediately consult your doctor.

There are some of the concert side effects are as follows:

• Increasing blood pressure
• Weight loss
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Anxiety, feeling nervous, and irritating
• Fast heartbeat
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain

If the patient experience any of the above symptoms severe needs to go to the doctor.

Concerta 54 mg Overdoses Happen Quickly:

Researchers tested Concerta with both adults and children to determine the right dose for each according to their medical conditions.

• Anyone who will take a new drug shouldn’t exceed 18 mg per day.
• Adults should not take Concerta more than 72 mg per day.
• Children shouldn’t take Concerta more than 54 mg per day.

If anyone will take more than one dose at a time without a prescription it will harm health. Go to the doctor if you see someone who has taken double Concerta 54 mg at a time.

Interaction:

Taking a drug while having certain medical conditions can also cause a drug interaction. If the patient will take more than one medication, or even mix it with certain foods, beverages, or over-the-counter medicines, you are at risk of a drug interaction. Most drug interactions are not serious, but a few are including serious.

If any other medicines will take with Concerta 54 mg without prescription, it may be a serious condition for the patient. Tell your doctor about how drug interactions should manage.

Drug & Drug Interaction: 

• Concerta 54 mg with antipsychotics medication (such as butyrophenones, phenothiazines, or thioxanthenes) and atypical antipsychotics (eg, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone)
• Any medication that may cause drowsiness, such as benzodiazepines (eg, diazepam, lorazepam), first-generation antihistamines (such as doxylamine or promethazine), metoclopramide, or opioids (such as codeine, morphine)
• Sleeping disorder medicines such as Ambien, Lunesta, Restoril, Rozerem, Sonata, Halcion
• Cold, flu, or allergy medications that contain decongestants such as phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine
• Antidepressant medications, such as Klonopin, Lexapro, Luvox, Paxil, Xanax, Prozac, Celexa, Ativan, and Valium.
• Medicines used to prevent seizures such as phenytoin, phenobarbitone, primidone, and valproate.

There are also more than hundreds of drugs are to interact with Concerta 54 mg in major, moderate, or mild ways, so let your doctor know what other medications you are taking before you begin taking the medication.

Drug-Food/Beverage Interactions:

A reaction between a drug and a food or beverage occurs when taking a drug while having a certain medical condition. For example, taking a nasal decongestant if you have high blood pressure may cause an unwanted reaction. There is a warning seen on the stickers on your prescription bottle to “avoid grapefruit juice” at one time or another. This may seem to certain medications’ reactions to foods or beverages.

For example, grapefruit juice can lower the levels of enzymes in your liver that is responsible for breaking down medications. Blood levels of an interacting drug may rise, leading to toxicity. It may result in muscle pain or even severe muscle injury known as rhabdomyolysis.

Drug-Disease Interactions:

Drug interactions is not happen always with just other drugs or foods. The current medical condition can affect the way a drug works, too.

Warnings And Precautions: 

A precaution is to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening when a drug is administered. Same as a warning about something dangerous or unpleasant that could happen.

Some warnings before taking it such as:

• Do not use Concerta 54 mg if the packaging torn or shows signs of tampering.
• Never use the expiry date (month and year) Concerta 54 mg printed on the pack. If you/your child takes this medication after the expiry date it may not work.
• Always buy medicine that has tested with the approval of the FDA.

Do not take Concerta 54 mg if you/your child:

• Have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Is very anxious, tense, or agitated.
• An eye problem called glaucoma.
• Allergic to anything in Concerta dosage forms.
• Concerta should not use in children less than 6 years old because it has not been studied in this age group.
• If you have currently taken or have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, medicines used to treat major depression (eg. phenelzine, tranylcypromine) or medicines used in Parkinson’s disease (eg. selegiline) within the last 14 days.

The following have reported to the doctor while using Concerta 54 mg and other stimulant medicines.

Heart-related problems:

• Sudden death in patients who have heart problems or heart defects
• Stroke and heart attack in adults
• Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Call your doctor right away if you or your child has any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking this medication.

Mental (psychiatric) problems:

• The Patient who is worse behavior and thought problems.
• Worse bipolar illness patient.
• Aggressive behavior or hostility of the patient.

Tell your doctor about any mental problems you or your child have, or about a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression before taking this medication.