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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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
Networked: 4518 relevant articles (641 outcomes, 1183 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Biederman, Joseph: 47 articles (05/2021 - 03/2002)
2. Faraone, Stephen V: 38 articles (03/2022 - 06/2002)
3. Coghill, David: 36 articles (01/2022 - 09/2004)
4. Banaschewski, Tobias: 31 articles (01/2022 - 01/2004)
5. Weizman, Abraham: 30 articles (01/2021 - 01/2003)
6. Dafny, Nachum: 30 articles (01/2020 - 05/2003)
7. Buitelaar, Jan K: 29 articles (01/2022 - 01/2004)
8. Pelham, William E: 27 articles (04/2022 - 04/2002)
9. Swanson, James M: 27 articles (10/2018 - 03/2002)
10. Joober, Ridha: 26 articles (01/2021 - 05/2004)

Related Diseases

1. Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
2. Fatigue
3. Epilepsy (Aura)
4. Neoplasms (Cancer)
5. Traumatic Brain Injuries (Traumatic Brain Injury)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Atomoxetine Hydrochloride (Strattera)
2. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
3. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
4. Modafinil (Provigil)
5. Amphetamine (Amfetamine)
6. Dopamine (Intropin)
7. Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
8. Pemoline (Cylert)
9. Dopamine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins (Dopamine Transporter)
10. Clonidine (ST 155)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Neurofeedback
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Combined Modality Therapy
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)