Methylphenidate |
Methylin; Ritalin |
Methylphenidate Systematic (IUPAC) name methyl 2-phenyl-2-(2-piperidyl)acetate Identifiers CAS number 113-45-1 ATC code N06BA04 PubChem 4158 DrugBank APRD00657 Chemical data Formula C14H19NO2 Mol. weight 233.306 g/mol Pharmacokinetic data Bioavailability 11–52% (Oral) Metabolism Liver Half life 2–4 hours Excretion Urine Therapeutic considerations Pregnancy cat. C Legal status Schedule II USA, Schedule 2 UK Routes ? Indicated ...
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Methylphenidate News Headlines
- New Study Supports Low Abuse Potential Of Leading ADHD Medication, CONCERTA® (methylphenidate HCl)
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 03 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
- ADHD Patch Daytrana (methylphenidate Transdermal System) Effective In Patients Converted From Oral Long-Acting Methylphenidate
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 07:00 EST
- DAYTRANA (methylphenidate Transdermal System) Provides Individualized ADHD Symptom Management
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 01 Nov 2006 04:00 EST
- ADHD treatment safe and effective for preschoolers
Reuters - Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:53 EST
- Popular ADHD Drug Safe And Effective For Pre-schoolers But Monitor Youngsters Closely For Side Effects, Researchers Caution
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:00 EST
- Popular ADHD Drug Safe And Effective For Pre-schoolers, Study Finds
ScienceDaily - Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:00 EST
- Preschoolers With ADHD Improve With Low Doses Of Medication
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:00 EST
- Concerta safe for children with ADHD and epilepsy
Reuters - Thu, 12 Oct 2006 02:27 EST
- Better Treatment For Teen Drivers With ADHD
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 08 Sep 2006 04:00 EST
- UVA Researchers Find Not All Drugs Are Equal In Treating Teen Drivers With ADHD
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:00 EST
- Not All Drugs Are Equal In Treating Teen Drivers With ADHD
ScienceDaily - Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:00 EST
- McNeil Pediatrics Presents Data On CONCERTA(R) (methylphenidate HCl) Formulation
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 18 Jul 2006 06:00 EST
- Shire's DAYTRANA, First Patch Medication For ADHD In Children, Now Available In Pharmacies
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:00 EST
- DAYTRANA (methylphenidate Transdermal System) Significant Reduces ADHD Symptoms
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 25 May 2006 06:00 EST
- Lifting The Curtain On How Ritalin Packs Its 1-2 Punch
ScienceDaily - Tue, 30 May 2006 02:00 EST
- FDA approves transdermal patch for ADHD
American Medical News - Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:00 EST
- Transdermal Patch Approved For Treatment Of ADHD
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 04:00 EST
- Delayed-release Ritalin has less potential for abuse
Reuters - Thu, 23 Mar 2006 06:19 EST
- NICE Issues Guidance On Drug Treatments For ADHD, UK
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:00 EST
- Brain Imaging Designs ADHD Treatment With Lower Risk Of Abuse
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:00 EST
- Delayed-release Stimulant Used To Treat Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) May Be Less Likely To Be Abused Than Other Stimulant Drugs
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 04 Mar 2006 09:00 EST
- ADHD drug may help hyperactive teens
Reuters - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 04:19 EST
- Concerta® (methylphenidate HCl) Approved for the Treatment of ADHD in Adolescents, Canada
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 15 Aug 2005 08:00 EST

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