Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Controlled Substance Status/High Potential for Abuse and Dependence
Advise patients and their caregivers that Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules are a federally controlled substance because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Advise patients to store Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules in a safe place, preferably locked, to prevent abuse. Advise patients to comply with laws and regulations on drug disposal. Advise patients to dispose of remaining, unused, or expired Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules by a medicine take-back program if available [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Drug Abuse and Dependence (9)].
Serious Cardiovascular Risks
Advise patients, caregivers, and family members that there is a potential serious cardiovascular risk including sudden death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and hypertension with Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules use. Instruct patients to contact a healthcare provider immediately if they develop symptoms such as exertional chest pain, unexplained syncope, or other symptoms suggestive of cardiac disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Increases
Instruct patients that Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules can cause elevations of their blood pressure and pulse rate and they should be monitored for such effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Psychiatric Risks
Advise patients that Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules, at recommended doses, may cause psychotic or manic symptoms even in patients without prior history of psychotic symptoms or mania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Long-Term Suppression of Growth
Advise patients, family members, and caregivers that Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules may cause slowing of growth including weight loss [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
Circulation Problems in Fingers and Toes [Peripheral Vasculopathy, Including Raynaud's Phenomenon]
Instruct patients beginning treatment with Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules about the risk of peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon, and associated signs and symptoms: fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, painful, and/or may change from pale, to blue, to red. Instruct patients to report to their physician any new numbness, pain, skin color change, or sensitivity to temperature in fingers or toes. Instruct patients to call their physician immediately with any signs of unexplained wounds appearing on fingers or toes while taking Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules. Further clinical evaluation (e.g., rheumatology referral) may be appropriate for certain patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Seizures
Caution patient that Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules may lower the convulsive threshold. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately and to discontinue Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules if a seizure occurs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].
Serotonin Syndrome
Caution patients about the risk of serotonin syndrome with concomitant use of Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules and other serotonergic drugs including SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, St. John's Wort, and with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (in particular MAOIs, both those intended to treat psychiatric disorders and also others such as linezolid [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.8), Drug Interactions (7.1)]. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider or report to the emergency room if they experience signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
Concomitant Medications
Advise patients to notify their physicians if they are taking, or plan to take, any prescription or over-the-counter drugs because there is a potential for interactions [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].
Pregnancy Registry
Advise patients that there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Pregnancy
Advise patients of the potential fetal effects from the use of Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules during pregnancy. Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during treatment with Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Lactation
Advise women not to breastfeed if they are taking Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].
Alcohol
Advise patients to avoid alcohol while taking Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules. Consumption of alcohol while taking Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product Extended-Release Capsules may result in a more rapid release of the dose of mixed amphetamine salts [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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Issued 09/2023
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