Ivast may be available in the countries listed below.
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Simvastatin is reported as an ingredient of Ivast in the following countries:
- Philippines
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Ivast may be available in the countries listed below.
Simvastatin is reported as an ingredient of Ivast in the following countries:
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Hämo-Vibolex may be available in the countries listed below.
Cyanocobalamin is reported as an ingredient of Hämo-Vibolex in the following countries:
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Selovet 5 may be available in the countries listed below.
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Sodium Selenate is reported as an ingredient of Selovet 5 in the following countries:
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Generic Name: methylphenidate (transdermal) (meth il FEN ih date)
Brand Names: Daytrana
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. In affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Methylphenidate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to methylphenidate or if you have:
glaucoma;
a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome;
severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (methylphenidate can make these symptoms worse); or
if you have ever had a skin reaction when using any type of adhesive bandage or transdermal skin patch.
a congenital heart defect;
high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm disorder, or recent heart attack;
a personal or family history of mental illness, psychotic disorder, bipolar illness, depression, or suicide attempt;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Long-term use of methylphenidate can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
To use the patch, open the sealed pouch and remove the protective liner. Press the patch onto the skin and press it down with the palm of your hand for about 30 seconds. Make sure the patch is well sealed around the edges. When properly applied, the patch should stay on while swimming or bathing.
Apply the patch to an area on the hip that is clean and dry. Avoid skin that is oily, irritated, or damaged. Avoid a skin area that will be rubbed by a waistband or tight clothing. The next morning, apply a new patch to the opposite hip. Do not wear a patch on the same side of the body two days in a row.
The effects of this medicine should be noticeable within 2 hours after applying the skin patch. Remove the patch 9 hours after it was applied.
If the patch falls off, replace it with a new one. Then remove the new patch after it has been 9 hours since you applied the first patch. Your patch wearing time should be no more than 9 hours per day, even if you apply a new patch to replace one that has fallen off.
After removing a patch, fold it in half so it sticks together and flush it down the toilet or place it in a waste can with a lid. If you stop using this medicine and have any unused patches leftover, throw each patch away using this same method.
Methylphenidate transdermal patches come with a chart to keep track of when the patches are applied and removed. A time chart is also included to help you estimate what time to remove a patch based on what time it is applied.
If you have sleep problems (insomnia) or loss of appetite in the evenings, try removing the skin patch earlier in the day. Never cut the skin patch to try and reduce the amount of medicine you receive while wearing it.
Do not expose the skin patch to heat while you are wearing it. This includes heat from a heating pad, hot tub, electric blanket, or a heated water bed. Heat can cause the skin patch to release too much medicine at one time.
Apply a patch as soon as you remember, and do not wear the patch for longer than 9 hours. You may need to shorten the wearing time to less than 9 hours if you apply a patch later than usual and you have sleep problems. Do not apply two patches at the same time to make up the missed dose.
Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, agitation, tremors, muscle twitching, seizure (convulsions), confusion, hallucinations, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, blurred vision, dry mouth and nose, and fainting.
Do not apply a patch late in the day. A patch applied too late in the day can cause sleep problems (insomnia).
fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats, feeling light-headed, fainting;
increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);
redness, swelling, itching, or blistering where the skin patch was worn (may also spread to other areas);
headache with fever, weakness, joint pain, diarrhea, and/or vomiting;
aggression, restlessness, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or motor tics (muscle twitches); or
confusion, crying, feeling irritable.
Less serious side effects may include:
vision problems;
mild skin redness, bumps, or itching;
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss;
sleep problems (insomnia); or
stuffy nose, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
clonidine (Catapres) or other blood pressure medications;
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
seizure medicine such as phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital (Luminal), primidone (Mysoline); or
an antidepressant such as clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil), and others.
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with methylphenidate. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
See also: Daytrana side effects (in more detail)