| Drug Name |
Methylphenidate |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01431 |
| Description |
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and for narcolepsy. Also known as the marketed products Ritalin, Concerta, or Biphentin, methylphenidate is used with other treatment modalities (psychological, educational, cognitive behaviour therapy, etc) to improve the following group of developmentally inappropriate symptoms associated with ADHD: moderate-to-severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity. Long-acting formulations of psychostimulants such as methylphenidate, [DB01576], and [DB01255] are considered the most effective and widely used treatment for ADHD, and are considered first-line options for children, adolescents, and adults as recommended by CADDRA (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance). [L6037] CADDRA recommends the use of methylphenidate due to long term studies, of over twenty years in duration, which show methylphenidate is safe and effective. |
| Indications and Usage |
For use as an integral part of a total treatment program which typically includes other remedial measures (psychological, educational, social) for a stabilizing effect in children with a behavioral syndrome characterized by the following group of developmentally inappropriate symptoms: moderate-to-severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
N06BA04 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00422
|
| KEGG ID |
D04999
|
| MeSH ID |
D008774
|
| PubChem ID |
4158
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D02PPN
|
| NDC Product Code |
70165-200; 68968-5554; 0406-7654; 0781-2361; 0781-2364; 68968-5553; 68968-5555; 70165-100; 70165-300; 68968-5552; 0781-2363; 0781-2362 |
| Synonyms |
Methylphenidate | Metadate | Equasym | Methylin | Concerta | Phenidylate | Ritalin | Ritaline | Ritalin-SR | Ritalin SR | Tsentedrin | Centedrin | Daytrana | Methylphenidate Hydrochloride | Hydrochloride, Methylphenidate |
