apollo
0

Welcome User

Login/Sign Up

Home
Buy Medicines
Lab Tests
Doctor Consult
Circle Membership
Insurance
Blogs
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Return & Refunds
Need Help
Terms and Conditions
  1. Home
  2. Medicine

  3. Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet 10's

Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Not for online sale
Written By ,
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Non returnable*
Know More
COD available

Online payment accepted

rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

Composition :

METHYLPHENIDATE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet

Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called 'central nervous system stimulant' used to improve wakefulness in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (overactive and short attention span) and narcolepsy (excessive and uncontrollable daytime sleepiness). ADHD is a chronic condition that mainly affects the child's behaviour, in which a child faces difficulty in paying attention or face hyperactivity (moving constantly), and impulsivity (rapid action). Narcolepsy is a medical condition in which a person faces excessive daytime sleepiness and face sleep attacks that make a person fall asleep suddenly in inappropriate situations.

Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet contains 'Methylphenidate' which is responsible for improving ADHD, and narcolepsy. It works by enhancing the amount of a chemical messenger known as 'dopamine' in the brain, which controls our body's sleep-wake cycle. It reduces the reuptake of dopamine into nerves. Dopamine is a chemical neurotransmitter that is used by nerves for communication purposes.

Take Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, fast heartbeat, diarrhoea, back pain, feeling anxious, nausea, trouble sleeping, feeling nervous, dizziness, stuffy nose, and upset stomach. However, consult with your doctor if the symptoms continue for more than days or become severe, then immediately seek medical attention.

Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet is only a part of a treatment program, that involves psychological, educational, and social therapy. The use of Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet is not allowed in persons who are allergic to any of its constituent presents in it, so tell your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine can affect children's growth and consult with your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate. A pregnant woman or thinking to be pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to be pregnant should consult with a doctor before taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you had heart problems or high blood pressure or depression, low mood, anxiety, psychosis, before taking this medicine. A person should tell their doctor if they have glaucoma, a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches), severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (stimulant medicine can make these symptoms worse) as this medicine can not be used in these conditions.

Uses of Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Narcolepsy

Directions for Use

Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet can be take taken with or without food. Swallow Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet as a whole with an ample amount of water, don't chew or break the tablet. To avoid sleep problems, it is best to take Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet in the morning or as directed by the doctor. Taking Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet with food can help in relieving stomach discomfort like feeling sick or vomiting.

Medicinal Benefits

Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet belongs to the category of the stimulant indicated to improve wakefulness in persons who feel very sleepy due to Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is suggested to children and young persons between 6-18 years of age. Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet is prescribed only after trying treatments that do not involve any type of medicine like behavioral therapy and counseling. Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of a chemical known as dopamine in the brain by reducing the reabsorption of dopamine into nerves. Dopamine is a chemical neurotransmitter that is used by nerves to send signals for communication purposes. In this way, it helps a person to stay awake during the day, improves attention span, concentration and reduce impulsive behaviour.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Common Cold:
  • Inform your doctor about the common cold symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as warm water or soup, to help thin out mucus.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Managing Medication-Triggered Anxiety: A Comprehensive Approach:
  • Inform your doctor about your anxiety symptoms so that you doctor may explore potential drug interactions and alter your treatment plan.
  • Work with your doctor to adjust your medication regimen or dosage to minimize anxiety symptoms.
  • Reduce anxiety symptoms by practicing relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.
  • Regular self-care activities, such as exercise, healthy food, and adequate sleep, can assist control anxiety.
  • Surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, or a support group to help manage anxiety and stay motivated.
  • Regularly track anxiety symptoms and report any changes to your doctor to ensure your treatment plan is effective and adjusted as needed.
  • Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
  • Participating in activities you enjoy, or exercising may also help manage agitation.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered tremors or involuntary shaking:
  • Notify your doctor immediately if you experience tremors or involuntary shaking after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, meditation, or journaling to alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may direct you to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling.
  • Regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, can help reduce anxiety and alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated, to help manage tremors.
  • Maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor tremor symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate):
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you're experiencing a fast heart rate, palpitations, or other heart-related symptoms. This is crucial to determine whether the symptoms are related to your medication.
  • Your doctor may need to adjust your medication regimen to alleviate the fast heart rate symptoms. This could involve changing the medication, reducing the dosage, or adding new medications to counteract the side effects.
  • Follow your doctor's advice on monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure. This will help track any changes and ensure your heart rate returns normal.
  • If you experience severe symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath, seek immediate medical attention. These symptoms can indicate a more serious condition that requires prompt treatment.

Drug Warnings

A person should tell their doctor if they have glaucoma, a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches), severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (stimulant medicine can make these symptoms worse) as this medicine can not be used in these conditions. A person should tell their doctor straight away if they are feeling depressed, aggressive towards other people. Tell your doctor if your using Hormonal contraceptives like contraceptive pills as Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet can reduce their effectiveness and increase pregnancy chances. A pregnant or breastfeeding woman should not use Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet without asking the doctor. This is a habit-forming medicine, so do not change the dose or use it for a longer time without asking the doctor. If Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet is using for more than 12 months, your doctor may want to check your height, weight, appetite, heart function, and mental health. Tell your doctor if you are going for an operation as Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet can not be used on the same day of operation if an anaesthetic is used. There is the possibility of a sudden rise in blood pressure during operation. This medicine will give a positive result if checked for drug use, including testing in sport.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
MethylphenidateLinezolid
Critical
MethylphenidateIsocarboxazid
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

MethylphenidateLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet:
Taking Linezolid with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet together may increase the risk or severity of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linezolid with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden and severe headaches, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting, contact a doctor immediately. You may use Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet only after you have been off linezolid for at least 14 days. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MethylphenidateIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet:
Taking Isocarboxazid with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isocarboxazid with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden and severe headaches, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting, contact your doctor immediately. You may use Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet only after you have been off isocarboxazid for at least 14 days. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MethylphenidateMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet:
The combined use of Metrizamide with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of fits.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet and Metrizamide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden Jerking movements of the arms and legs, Stiffening of the body, Loss of consciousness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, Loss of bowel or bladder control, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MethylphenidatePhenelzine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet:
Taking Phenelzine with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet and Phenelzine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headaches, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting contact your doctor immediately. You may use Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet only after you have been off phenelzine for at least 14 days. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MethylphenidateBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Bupropion with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet may increase the risk or severity of seizures (fits).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Bupropion along with Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you have any symptoms like Temporary confusion, jerking movements, Loss of consciousness, stiffening of the body, or Loss of bowel or bladder control, contact a doctor. Avoid doing tasks which require mental awareness, such as operating dangerous machinery or driving. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid heavy meals that are high in carbohydrates, so include nutritious food in your diet.
  • Try to make a regular bedtime and close your light to make the room dark which helps you sleep better.
  • Try to avoid heavy meals before bed as it will reduce the chances of acidity, and the person can sleep well.
  • Try to take strategic naps throughout the day, which will make you feel refreshed and productive.
  • Try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, which increases the chance of sleepiness so stand up and go outside at regular intervals.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

STIMULANT

Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

Product Substitutes

Drug-Diseases Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

Login/Sign Up

FAQs

If a person consumes an overdose of Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet , they can get sick, restless, confused, agitated, anxious, disorientated, or excited. If you observe any such symptom, kindly report to your doctor as an overdose of this medicine could be fatal.

The use of Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet is approved in children and young persons of ages 6 to 18 years, as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

A person should tell their doctor if they have glaucoma, a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches), severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (stimulant medicine can make these symptoms worse) as this medicine can not be used in these conditions.

Persons who have sleep disorders should be extra careful about driving or operating any machine that can be dangerous. Try not to change your daily habits until your doctor tells you to do so.

Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet is a habit-forming medicine, so never share this medicine with any person who is a history of drug abuse or addiction. Please do not increase the dose of Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet or use it for a long time to get more effects as it may cause drug with drawl symptoms. In case of stopping Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet , an individual should consult with their doctor.

It is advised never to take Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet if you have used any medicine related to MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days as it can cause serious drug interaction. Tell your doctor to befoe taking Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BUPROPION
  • FLUOXETINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • SERTRALINE

Special Advise

Certain diagnostic tests that can help diagnose ADHD and narcolepsy are the polysomnogram (PSG) and the multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT). Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet can affect your judgment and reaction time, so do not drive a motor vehicle, do hazardous tasks, or operate any heavy machinery after taking Meth-OD 10 mg Tablet . However, if still, your symptoms do not improve, then consult a doctor. Using CPAP can help you to cope with sleep apnoea problems (breathing trouble affecting sleep).

Disease/Condition Glossary

ADHD: Children and young persons dealing with medical conditions often find it hard to sit still and concentrate. It is a chronic condition that interferes with the functioning or development of the child. Children dealing with this disease often face difficulty sustaining focus (Inattention), constant movements or excessively fidgets, taps, or talks (Hyperactivity), and hasty actions which can be harmful, and occur at the moment without first thinking about them (Impulsivity). Narcolepsy: It is a medical condition of the nervous system that causes excessive sleepiness during the daytime and makes a person fall asleep in suddenly inappropriate situations (sleep attacks). A person dealing with this disease can face symptoms like falling asleep in mid of a conversation, sleep paralysis (feeling paralyzed during sleep), hypnogogic hallucinations (hallucinations before you fall asleep), and hypnopompic hallucinations (hallucinations occurring in the middle of the night).

Have a query?

Buy best C.n.s Drugs products by

whatsapp Floating Button