Methylphenidate

Ritalin (methylphenidate): clinical experiences.

METHYLPHENIDATE is a white, water-soluble crystalline compound. It is a piperidine derivative which can be administered orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously and is marketed under the name of "Ritalin" by Ciba Pharmaceuticals. It is a behaviour-alteirmg drug which is often included in the classification of tranquillizer or ataractic compounds (9). In contradistinction to the ...

Methylphenidate and cognitive performance

Methylphenidate (MPH) is the active ingredient of stimulant drugs that are frequently prescribed to individuals with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this chapter we examine the effect of MPH on different aspects of cognitive performance. The reviewed findings suggest that MPH effectively enhances sustained attention, response inhibition, and working memory capacities; yet ...

Methylphenidate use and divorce.

The findings in a CMAJ research article by Lisa Strohschein on methylphenidate use among Canadian children are likely to be misinterpreted because of the methodology used and the author’s interpretation of the data. Strohschein used survey data indicating whether divorce occurred in participating Canadian households at any point from 1994 to 2000 to categorize families as those in which the par...

Methylphenidate and its Enantiomers

Methylphenidate-associated myopathy

Methods We describe a case of a 13 yo girl diagnosed with ADHD since early childhood, in MP use for the past 3 years. She complained about a mild discomfort of proximal muscles of the lower limbs and cramps for the previous 3 months. Routine exams revealed increased aminotransferases levels (AST 192 UI/L; ALT 222 UI/L), suggesting hepatotoxicity. New laboratory tests were ordered, showing a CPK...