Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Exactly how it works is not known. Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
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Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate is used for: Treating attention deficit disorder (ADD). It is also used to treat uncontrollable periods of daytime sleep (narcolepsy). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Methylphenidate
Daytrana is a skin patch that contains the stimulant methylphenidate. It is prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children 6 years and older. It should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes other measures such as counseling and educational...
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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Methylphenidate hydrochloride is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is available as 5, 10, and 20 mg tablets for oral administration. A 20 mg Extended-Release tablet for oral administration is also available.
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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Exact mechanism of action unknown, but presumably activates brain stem cell arousal system and cortex to produce its stimulant effect. Methylphenidate is thought to block reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron and increase release of these monoamines into extraneuronal...
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See also: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Narcolepsy

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