Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults. Unlike stimulant medications, it is not a controlled substance and works by increasing norepinephrine levels in the brain to improve attention and reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity.
A non-stimulant ADHD medication that increases norepinephrine levels to improve focus and reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 353103
- Generic
- Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used for ADHD in patients 6 years and older. May also be used for narcolepsy in some cases.
Selectively inhibits norepinephrine reuptake in the presynaptic neuron, increasing norepinephrine availability in the synaptic cleft to enhance attention and impulse control.
May take 4-8 weeks for full effect. Not a controlled substance. FDA black box warning for increased suicidal ideation in children/adolescents. Monitor for liver problems, cardiovascular effects, and growth suppression in children. Avoid in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma or pheochromocytoma.
Official drug label
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