Table of contents:
- Use
- What's the Prohiper 10 for?
- How do I use Prohiper 10?
- How do I save Prohiper 10?
- Dose
- What is the Prohiper 10 dosage for adults?
- What is the Prohiper 10 dosage for children?
- In what preparations is this drug available?
- Side effects
- What side effects can I experience due to Prohiper 10?
- Warnings & Precautions
- What should be known before using Prohiper 10?
- Is Prophiper 10 safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
- Drug Interactions
- What drugs might interact with Prohiper 10?
- Can food or alcohol interact with Prophiper 10?
- What health conditions may interact with Prohiper 10?
- Overdose
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Use
What's the Prohiper 10 for?
Prophiper 10 is a stimulant drug that is usually used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. Doctors can also prescribe this medication for sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.
Each tablet of this medicine contains the active ingredient methylphenidate which works by affecting the central nervous system. Prohiper 10 is a strong drug and can be addictive if used improperly. Therefore, the use of this drug must be under close supervision by a doctor.
How do I use Prohiper 10?
So that the drug can provide maximum benefits, here are a number of rules for how to use Prohiper 10 that you need to pay close attention to:
- Take this medication on an empty stomach, about 30-40 minutes before meals.
- Take the drug as a whole. Do not crush, chew, or crush the medicine, as this can decrease the effectiveness of the drug and lead to side effects.
- Use the medicine at the same time every day. To make it easier for you to remember, make a note in a special book or a reminder alarm on the cellphone.
- It is not recommended that you increase and decrease the dosage of your own medication. Take the medicine according to the dose and time specified by the doctor or stated on the product packaging label.
If during the use of this drug you do not feel better or your symptoms get worse, seek medical attention immediately. The point is, get to the doctor immediately whenever you experience unusual symptoms.
How do I save Prohiper 10?
This medication is best stored at room temperature. Keep away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.
Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed.
Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the Prohiper 10 dosage for adults?
The dosage for each person can be different. This is because the dosage is adjusted to the health condition and the patient's response to treatment. Please consult a doctor for more information.
In addition, it is also important to understand that this drug has a high potential for addiction. Especially in people who were previously addicted to drugs or alcohol. In order to avoid these risks, use the exact drug dosage as prescribed by your doctor.
What is the Prohiper 10 dosage for children?
Dosage for children is based on their age and body weight. Doctors also consider the child's health condition and response to medication.
Therefore, the dosage of medicine for each child can be different. To find out the exact dose, please consult directly to a doctor.
In what preparations is this drug available?
This drug is available in tablet form with a strength of 10 milligrams (mg).
Side effects
What side effects can I experience due to Prohiper 10?
Some of the most common and frequently complained of side effects while using this drug include:
- Sleepy
- Nervous
- Mild headaches
- Dizzy
- Heart palpitations
- Stomach ache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Skin rash
- Mild fever
- Hair loss
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings & Precautions
What should be known before using Prohiper 10?
There are several things you need to know and do before using the Prohiper 10 drug, namely:
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to methylphenidate or any of the ingredients in this medication. Ask your doctor and pharmacist for the compiler list.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have recently been taking certain medications. Whether it's prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, to herbal products.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have a history of neurological diseases, such as Tourette Syndrome, seizures, and epilepsy.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have or have a history of digestive disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have or are experiencing glaucoma, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, depression, and bipolar disorder.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have a history of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, or other heart problems.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning for amil, or are breastfeeding.
Is Prophiper 10 safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States, or the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia.
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = Not at risk
- B = No risk in several studies
- C = May be risky
- D = There is positive evidence of risk
- X = Contraindicated
- N = Unknown
This medicine passes into breast milk and can harm the baby. That is why you should not breastfeed while being treated with this medicine.
In principle, always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medicine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy. This is done to prevent various dangerous side effects that can be fatal.
Drug Interactions
What drugs might interact with Prohiper 10?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this article.
Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval
Can food or alcohol interact with Prophiper 10?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.
Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions may interact with Prohiper 10?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, such as:
- Chronic anxiety disorder
- Cardiac artimia
- Angina pectoris
- Glaucoma
- Motor tics (repetitive muscle movements)
- History of Tourette's syndrome
- Drug and alcohol abuse
Overdose
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the emergency medical services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
When someone has an overdose, they will usually experience typical symptoms such as:
- Too low blood pressure (hypotension) which makes the head dizzy
- Hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that are not there)
- Fast and irregular heartbeat
- Slower than normal heart rate
- The face warms up or turns red
- Uncontrollable shaking of body parts
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness or fainting
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you just remember when it's time for the next dose, just ignore the missed dose, and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not use this medication in double doses.
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