ATOMOXETINE (STRATTERA)

Atomoxetine (Strattera); Presynaptic Norepinehprine Transporter; Cap: 10, 18, 25, 40, 60 mg
ADHD:
<70 kg: 0.5 mg/kg PO qam, may increase q3 days to a total of 1.2 mg/kg/day PO qd-bid (bid schedule is AM and later afternoon), max 100 mg/day
>70 kg: Initially 40 mg PO qd, may increase q3 days to 80-100 mg PO qd-bid (bid schedule is AM and later afternoon)
Not a controlled substance. May retard weight and height gain.