Names and pronunciation
(gwahn′fa-seen) Intuniv
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Drug reference
(gwahn′fa-seen) Intuniv
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Func. class.: Alpha2-adrenergic agonist/antihypertensive
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USES: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (extended release only), hyper- tension (immediate release only)
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Hypertension (alternative agent) Adult: PO immediate release: Initial: 0.5 to 1 mg daily at bedtime; may increase as needed after 3 to 4 wk up to 2 mg daily at bedtime ADHD Child ≥6 years and adolescents: ≤45 kg: PO: Initial: 0.5 mg daily at bedtime; may titrate q 3 to 4 days in 0.5-mg/day incre- ments to 0.5 mg BID, then 0.5 mg TID then 0.5 mg QID; max daily dose: Patient weight 27 to 40.5 kg: 2 mg/day; 40.5 to 45 kg: 3 mg/day; >45 kg: Initial: 1 mg daily at bedtime; may titrate q 3 to 4 days in 1-mg/day increments to 1 mg bid, then 1 mg tid, then 1 mg qid maxi daily dose: 4 mg/day Children and adolescents 6 to 17 years: Extended-release product (Intuniv): PO: Initial: 1 mg daily at the same time of day (in the morning or evening); may titrate by no more than 1-mg/wk based upon response
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Available forms: Tabs 1, 2 mg; tabs, ext rel 1, 2, 3, 4 mg
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