What is the brand name for Atomoxetine?
The brand name for Atomoxetine is Strattera.
PTCE Top 200 · #161
Atomoxetine
Strattera
Atomoxetine is the generic name for the brand-name drug Strattera. It is an adhd medication (selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) used to treat ADHD (non-stimulant). On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Atomoxetine ranks #161 and is one of the most frequently tested cns/psych medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Atomoxetine |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Strattera |
| Drug class | ADHD medication (selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) |
| Class group | CNS/Psych |
| Common use | ADHD (non-stimulant) |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Atomoxetine used for?
Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults.
What drug class is Atomoxetine?
Atomoxetine is an ADHD medication (selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) in the CNS/Psych group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Atomoxetine
- arrow_rightDecreased appetite
- arrow_rightNausea
- arrow_rightStomach upset/abdominal pain
- arrow_rightDry mouth
- arrow_rightTrouble sleeping (insomnia)
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightFatigue
- arrow_rightIrritability
- arrow_rightConstipation
- arrow_rightIncreased heart rate or blood pressure
Major interactions
- arrow_rightMAO inhibitors (contraindicated; risk of serious reactions)
- arrow_rightStrong CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine, paroxetine, quinidine) may increase atomoxetine levels
- arrow_rightOther drugs that raise blood pressure/heart rate (stimulants, decongestants) may increase cardiovascular effects
- arrow_rightAlbuterol (systemic/high-dose) may increase heart rate/blood pressure
- arrow_rightAntihypertensives may have reduced effect (monitor BP)
Is Atomoxetine a controlled substance?
No. Atomoxetine is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
warning Boxed warning
Suicidal ideation: increased risk of suicidal thoughts in children and adolescents early in treatment; monitor closely.
How to remember Atomoxetine (PTCE mnemonic)
STRAT-tera STRATegizes focus without stim — atomoxetine is selective NRI for ADHD (not a stimulant, NOT controlled). Slower onset (4-6 wk); ↑BP/HR; suicidality in kids (boxed); hepatotoxicity rare.
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PTCE exam tip
Atomoxetine is the ADHD medication that is NOT a controlled substance — no C-II handling — but it carries the suicidal-ideation warning in young patients.
Atomoxetine FAQ
What is Atomoxetine used for?
Atomoxetine is used to treat ADHD (non-stimulant). Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults.
What drug class is Atomoxetine?
Atomoxetine is an ADHD medication (selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) (CNS/Psych group).
Is Atomoxetine a controlled substance?
No. Atomoxetine is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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Drill Atomoxetine the way the PTCE asks it
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