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Intuniv is a prescription medication primarily used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Unlike stimulant medications commonly prescribed for ADHD, Intuniv is a non-stimulant option that may be used when other treatments are not suitable or have not been effective.
Intuniv is a non-stimulant ADHD medication that helps improve attention and behavior control.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 862007
- Generic
- Intuniv
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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FDA-approved for treating ADHD in children and adolescents ages 6-17, either as monotherapy or in combination with other ADHD treatments.
As an alpha-2A adrenergic agonist, it affects receptors in the prefrontal cortex to help improve attention, impulse control, and behavioral regulation.
Not a controlled substance, so not habit-forming like stimulants. Common side effects include drowsiness, fatigue, and blood pressure changes. Should not be discontinued abruptly.
Official drug label
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