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Methylphenidate

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methylphenidate
group of stereoisomers
Subclass ofcarboxylate ester, substituted benzene, piperidine Edit
Part ofresponse to methylphenidate Edit
Get useMedication Edit
Native labelmethylphenidatum Edit
Time of discovery anaa invention1944 Edit
Chemical formulaC₁₄H₁₉NO₂ Edit
Canonical SMILESCOC(=O)C(C1CCCCN1)C2=CC=CC=C2 Edit
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary namemethylphenidate Edit
Medical condition treatedattention deficit hyperactivity disorder, neurotic disorder, narcolepsy, hypersomnia Edit
Significant drug interactiontranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, procarbazine, (±)-deprenyl Edit
Physically dey interact plussolute carrier family 6 member 3, Solute carrier family 6 member 2 Edit
Route of administrationoral administration, transdermal administration Edit
Legal status (medicine)boxed warning Edit
Pregnancy categoryAustralian pregnancy category B3, US pregnancy category C Edit
Subject has roledopamine reuptake inhibitor, adrenergic uptake inhibitors, stimulant, nootropic Edit
MCN code2933.33.71 Edit

Methylphenidate, dem sell under de brand name Ritalin den Concerta, among odas, be a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant dem use insyd de treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) den narcolepsy. Dem fi take am by mouth anaa e fi be applied to de skin, wey na different formulationsget varying durations of effect.[1] For ADHD, de effectiveness of methylphenidate be comparable to atomoxetine[2][3][4][5] but modestly e be lower dan amphetamines,[6][7][8][9] wey dey alleviate de executive functioning deficits of sustained attention, inhibition, working memory, reaction time,[10] den emotional self-regulation.[11][12]

Common adverse reactions of methylphenidate dey include: euphoria, dilated pupils, tachycardia, palpitations, headache, insomnia, anxiety, hyperhidrosis, weight loss, decreased appetite, dry mouth, nausea, den abdominal pain. Withdrawal symptoms fi include: chills, depression, drowsiness, dysphoria, exhaustion, headache, irritability, lethargy, nightmares, restlessness, suicidal thoughts, den weakness.[13]

Dem dey believe methylphenidate to work by blocking de reuptake of dopamine den norepinephrine by neurons.[14][15] E be a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of de phenethylamine den piperidine classes. E be available as a generic medication.[16] Insyd 2023, na e be de 50th most commonly medication dem prescribe insyd de United States, plus more dan 13 million prescriptions.[17][18]

References

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