{"id":28149,"date":"2020-07-13T05:51:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T05:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=28149"},"modified":"2023-08-13T06:16:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T06:16:30","slug":"methylphenidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/methylphenidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Methylphenidate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A longer-acting central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used in the treatment of attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate is available in immediaterelease (brand names methylin and ritalin) and extended-release (brand names concerta, metadate cd, ritalin la, and ritalin sr) formulations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A stimulant used in the treatment of ADHD.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A drug which stimulates the central nervous system, used in the treatment of narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy. Adverse effects include loss of appetite, insomnia, nervousness, and allergic reactions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A sympathomimetic drug that also stimulates the central nervous system. It is used to improve mental activity in convalescence and some depressive states and to overcome lethargy associated with drug treatment. It is administered by mouth or injection; side-effects such as nervousness and insomnia may occur.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A drug that stimulates the central nervous system. Its action is similar to dexamphetamine. A \u00a0on trolled drug, one of its trade names is Ritalin and it is (controversially) used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder (hyperactivity syndrome) in children, in conjunction with behavioural treatment and family support. Because of the potential for side-effects, its administration should be under specialist supervision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>An agent that stimulates the central nervous system, administered with expert oversight, to address attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. 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