lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
- Brand Names
- Vyvanse, Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE
- Application Number
- NDA021977
- Sponsor
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
- NDC Codes
- 46
- Dosage Forms
- CAPSULE, TABLET, CHEWABLE
- Routes
- ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE
Indications and Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ARYNTA is indicated for the treatment of: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] Moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )] . Limitations of Use: The use of ARYNTA is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )] . ARYNTA is not indicated or recommended for weight loss. Use of other sympathomimetic drugs for weight loss has been associated with serious cardiovascular adverse events. The safety and effectiveness of ARYNTA for the treatment of obesity have not been established [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . ARYNTA is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of ( 1 ): Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older. Moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults Limitations of Use : The use of ARYNTA is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage ( 5.5 , 8.4 ) ARYNTA is not indicated for weight loss. Use of other sympathomimetic drugs for weight loss has been associated with serious cardiovascular adverse events. The safety and effectiveness of ARYNTA for the treatment of obesity have not been established ( 5.2 )