Do not substitute on a mg-per-mg basis with other methylphenidate products. Do not exceed daily dosage of 60 mg. High potential for abuse, misuse, and addiction; assess patient’s risk before ...

One medication widely used to treat ADHD is methylphenidate. It works by increasing levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, thereby enhancing focus, attention ...

Methylphenidate HCl 10mg, 20mg; ext-rel tabs. The mechanism of action of methylphenidate is not completely understood, but it presumably activates the brain stem arousal system and cortex to ...

Ritalin LA may give a false positive result when testing for drug use. This includes testing used in sport. Some children taking Ritalin LA for a long time may have slower than normal growth ...

In such cases, Ritalin LA® may have a potential advantage ... school-style protocol in adults are needed to assess real-life medication effects across the day. More studies of the effects of ...

The primary difference between the two medications is that Ritalin is a short-acting drug that immediately releases into the body. Even the long-acting formulation of Ritalin does not last as long ...

Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in MEDLINE and PsycINFO in March 2012 using the MeSH terms: attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity/drug therapy; methylphenidate ...

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorder (ADD) and daytime sleep (narcolepsy). Aluminium can cause an increase in the absorption of ...