Daytrana Patch and Pramlintide Acetate

• Generic Name: methylphenidate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Ritalin SR, Daytrana, Methylin ER

Daytrana is a skin patch that contains methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant. Methylphenidate affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Daytrana patches are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .

Daytrana may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pramlintide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: SymlinPen 120, SymlinPen 60, Symlin

Treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to preprandial insulin therapy in patients without adequate glycemic control on insulin therapy.

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to preprandial insulin therapy with or without concomitant metformin and/or a sulfonylurea in patients without adequate glycemic control on insulin therapy alone or in combination with metformin and/or a sulfonylurea.

Therapy should only be considered in patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus who are receiving insulin and have failed to achieve adequate glycemic control despite individualized insulin management. (See Patient Selection under Cautions.)