Qelbree

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • ADHD

Qelbree Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Viloxazine 100mg, 150mg, 200mg; ext-rel caps.

Pharmacological Class

SNRI.

How Supplied

Caps—30, 60, 90, 100

Generic Availability

NO

Qelbree Indications

Indications

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Qelbree Dosage and Administration

Adult

Swallow whole or sprinkle contents onto applesauce or pudding. ≥18yrs: initially 200mg once daily; may titrate in increments of 200mg at weekly intervals, based on response and tolerability; max 600mg once daily. Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30mL/min/1.73m2): initially 100mg once daily; may titrate in weekly increments of 50–100mg once daily; max 200mg once daily.

Children

<6yrs: not established. Swallow whole or sprinkle contents onto applesauce or pudding. 6–11yrs: initially 100mg once daily; may titrate in increments of 100mg at weekly intervals, based on response and tolerability; max 400mg once daily. 12–17yrs: initially 200mg once daily; after 1 week, may increase in increments of 200mg to a max dose of 400mg once daily, based on response and tolerability. Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30mL/min/1.73m2): initially 100mg once daily; may titrate in weekly increments of 50–100mg once daily; max 200mg once daily.

Qelbree Contraindications

Contraindications

Concomitant MAOIs or within 14 days of discontinuing an MAOI (eg, selegiline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, safinamide, rasagiline). Concomitant sensitive CYP1A2 substrates or CYP1A2 substrates with a narrow therapeutic range (eg, alosetron, duloxetine, ramelteon, tasimelteon, tizanidine, theophylline).

Qelbree Boxed Warnings

Boxed Warning

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Qelbree Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior; monitor closely for clinical worsening and unusual behaviors (esp. during the first few months, at times of dosage changes). Screen for history of suicide, bipolar disorder, and depression prior to initiation. Assess HR and BP prior to initiation, after dose increases, and periodically during therapy. Monitor for weight changes. Reevaluate periodically. Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30mL/min/1.73m2): reduce dose. Hepatic impairment: not recommended. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Qelbree Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Qelbree Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Potentiates moderate sensitive CYP1A2 substrates (eg, clozapine, pirfenidone): not recommended. Potentiates CYP2D6 substrates (eg, atomoxetine, desipramine, dextromethorphan, nortriptyline, metoprolol, nebivolol, perphenazine, tolterodine, venlafaxine, risperidone) and CYP3A4 substrates (eg, alfentanil, avanafil, buspirone, conivaptan, darifenacin, darunavir, ebastine, everolimus, ibrutinib, lomitapide, lovastatin, midazolam, naloxegol, nisoldipine, saquinavir, simvastatin, sirolimus, tacrolimus, tipranavir, triazolam, vardenafil, lurasidone); monitor and adjust dose of substrates as clinically indicated.

Qelbree Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, decreased appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, irritability, dry mouth, constipation; mania/hypomania.

Qelbree Clinical Trials

See Literature

Qelbree Note

Not Applicable

Qelbree Patient Counseling

See Literature

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