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What is the definition or description of: methylphenidate?
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Methyphenidate: Is the generic name of ritalin (methylphenidate). It is a central nervous system stimulant.
Answered 5/7/2016
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ADHD medication: Methylphenidate (mph), the 1st prescription medication used for adhd (attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity), came out in the 1950's as ritalin (methylphenidate). A psychostimulant, it works on neurotransmitters in the brain. Since then, it has been improved upon: -concerta (long-acting mph) -focalin (single isomer mph) -daytrana (mph patch) + other forms. Side effects: appetite suppression, insomnia.
Answered 9/30/2015
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