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.
Also Known As:
Ritalin; Metadate; Methylin; Ritalin-SR; Centedrin; Concerta; Daytrana; Equasym; Methylphenidate Hydrochloride; Phenidylate; Ritaline; Tsentedrin; Hydrochloride, Methylphenidate; Ritalin SR; 2-Piperidineacetic acid, alpha-phenyl-, methyl ester