Pharmacologic Substance
methylphenidate
meth·yl·phen·i·date [ meth-uh l-fen-i-deyt, -fee-ni- ]
Brand Names:
Adhansia; Aptensio; Concerta; Cotempla; Daytrana; Jornay; Metadate; Methylin; QuilliChew; Quillivant; Relexxii; Ritalin
Effect:
Bronchodilation; Increased Cerebral Cortex Dopamine Activity; Increased Cerebral Cortex Norepinephrine Activity
May Treat:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity;
Depressive Disorder;
Narcolepsy
More Information:
Definitions related to methylphenidate:
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A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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A synthetic central nervous system stimulant. Methylphenidate appears to activate the brain stem arousal system and cortex to produce its stimulant effect and, in some clinical settings, may improve cognitive function.NCIU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Central stimulant used in treatment of hyperkinetic children, various types of depression, and narcolepsy.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Ritalin, a mild form of amphetamine used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that occurs primarily in children and is characterized by hyperactivity, inability to concentrate for long periods of time, and impulsivity. Ritalin, a trade-name drug, also has...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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