Methylphenidate
Synonyms
2-Piperidineacetic acid, alpha-phenyl-, methyl ester
Celltech Brand of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Centedrin
Cephalon Brand of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Concerta
Daytrana
Equasym
Hydrochloride, Methylphenidate
Mallinckrodt Brand of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Metadate
Methylin
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Novartis Brand 1 of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Novartis Brand 2 of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Phenidylate
Ritalin
Ritalin SR
Ritalin-SR
Ritaline
Tsentedrin
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.