Pharmacologic Substance
dexmethylphenidate Audio
[ dex-meh-thul-feh-nih-dayt ]
Brand Names:
Azstarys; Focalin
Effect:
Bronchodilation; Increased Cerebral Cortex Dopamine Activity; Increased Cerebral Cortex Norepinephrine Activity
May Treat:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to dexmethylphenidate:
  • A substance being studied in the treatment of fatigue and nervous system side effects caused by chemotherapy. It is a type of central nervous system stimulant.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The d-threo-enantiomer of methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant, appearing to block the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron, increasing their availability in the extracellular space. The mechanism of action in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is unknown. (NCI)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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