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\u26a1 Quick Answer<\/h3>\n

Atomoxet (Atomoxetine 10 \/ 18 \/ 25 \/ 40 \/ 60 \/ 80 mg) is a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor for ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. Non-stimulant \u2014 no abuse potential, no controlled-substance scheduling. Useful when stimulants are unsuitable, ineffective, or contraindicated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why order from MedsBase<\/h3>\n

Atomoxet at MedsBase is supplied directly from a WHO-GMP certified manufacturer in plain, discreet packaging. Every order is covered by our Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/a> \u2014 20-business-day arrival window or we reship at no charge \u2014 and qualifies for our customer loyalty programme<\/a>. Worldwide shipping is available to most destinations.<\/p>\n

What Atomoxet is and how it works<\/h2>\n

Atomoxet is a 10 \/ 18 \/ 25 \/ 40 \/ 60 \/ 80 mg atomoxetine capsule supplied by Intas. Atomoxetine selectively inhibits the noradrenaline reuptake transporter (NET), increasing synaptic noradrenaline and \u2014 indirectly via cortical NA-DA crosstalk \u2014 frontal-cortex dopamine, without affecting striatal dopamine. The latter is what differentiates atomoxetine from stimulants: no euphoria, no abuse potential, no controlled-substance scheduling.<\/p>\n

\nSlow onset \u2014 not a same-day medication<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stimulants work within 30\u201360 minutes of the first dose. Atomoxetine takes 2\u20134 weeks for initial response and 8\u201312 weeks for full effect. Patients (and parents) expecting stimulant-like immediate change will be disappointed and discontinue. Set the expectation at initiation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Indications and dosing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Patient<\/th>\nStarting<\/th>\nTarget<\/th>\nMax<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Children & adolescents \u2264 70 kg<\/td>\n0.5 mg\/kg\/day \u00d7 3 d<\/td>\n1.2 mg\/kg\/day<\/td>\n1.4 mg\/kg or 100 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children & adolescents > 70 kg<\/td>\n40 mg OD \u00d7 3 d<\/td>\n80 mg OD<\/td>\n100 mg OD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adults<\/td>\n40 mg OD \u00d7 7 d<\/td>\n80 mg OD<\/td>\n100 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor \/ poor metaboliser<\/td>\n0.5 mg\/kg or 40 mg<\/td>\n0.5 \u00d7 normal target<\/td>\nby tolerability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Can be given once daily morning or split BID (morning + late afternoon \u2014 avoid evening because of insomnia).<\/p>\n

Important safety considerations<\/h2>\n
\nSuicidality black-box (paediatric)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Atomoxetine carries an FDA black-box warning for increased suicidal ideation in children and adolescents, particularly in the first month and at dose changes. Monitor closely for behaviour change in paediatric patients on initiation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nHepatotoxicity \u2014 rare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rare cases of severe hepatic injury have been reported. Stop immediately if jaundice, dark urine, RUQ pain, fatigue, or unexplained nausea appear. Do not restart after definite hepatic injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nCardiovascular<\/strong><\/p>\n

Atomoxetine produces small mean increases in BP (+2 mmHg) and HR (+5 bpm). Greater rises occasionally seen in adults. Check BP and HR at baseline, at each dose change, and at follow-up. Avoid in serious cardiac structural abnormality, severe cardiovascular disease, or pheochromocytoma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nGrowth (paediatric)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mild reductions in growth velocity reported in children on atomoxetine \u2014 usually catch up over time. Plot height and weight at every visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Common side effects<\/h2>\n