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Adderall XR
dextroamphetamine/ amphetamine
Black Box Warnings .
Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction
CNS stimulants have high potential for abuse and misuse, can lead to substance use disorder, incl. addiction; misuse and abuse can result in overdose and death, risk incr. w/ higher doses or unapproved admin. methods; assess risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction before prescribing and throughout tx; educate pts and families about risks and proper drug storage and disposal; monitor frequently for s/sx of abuse, misuse, and addiction during tx
Adult Dosing .
Dosage forms: ER CAP: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg
Special Note
- [formulation clarification]
- Info: Adderall XR may be switched from Adderall at equivalent total daily dose; not interchangeable w/ Mydayis, do not substitute on a mg to mg basis
ADHD
- [20 mg PO qam]
- Start: 20 mg PO qam, may incr. by 10 mg/day qwk; Max: 60 mg/day; Info: duration 10-12h; may convert from IR to ER at same total daily dose qam; doses >20 mg/day rarely more effective; may open cap, but do not crush/chew contents
renal dosing
- [see below]
- eGFR 15-29: 15 mg qam; eGFR <15: avoid use
- HD/PD: not defined
hepatic dosing
- [not defined]
Peds Dosing .
- Dosage forms: ER CAP: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg
Special Note
- [formulation clarification]
- Info: Adderall XR may be switched from Adderall at equivalent total daily dose; not interchangeable w/ Mydayis, do not substitute on a mg to mg basis
ADHD
- [6-12 yo]
- Dose: 10 mg PO qam; Start: 5-10 mg PO qam, may incr. by 5-10 mg/day qwk; Max: 30 mg/day; Info: duration 10-12h; may convert from IR to ER at same total daily dose qam; may open cap, but do not crush/chew contents
- [13-17 yo]
- Dose: 10-20 mg PO qam; Start: 10 mg PO qam, may incr. by 10 mg/day qwk; Max: 40 mg/day; Info: duration 10-12h; may convert from IR to ER at same total daily dose qam; doses >20 mg/day rarely more effective; may open cap, but do not crush/chew contents
renal dosing
- [see below]
- eGFR 15-29: 5 mg qam in pts 6-17 yo, max 20 mg/day in pts 6-12 yo; eGFR <15: avoid use
- HD/PD: not defined
hepatic dosing
- [not defined]