Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate (MPH) is an amphetamine-like prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. It is also one of the primary drugs used to treat the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome. Brand names of drugs that contain methylphenidate include Ritalin, Concerta (a timed-release capsule), Metadate, Methylin, Rubifen, and Focalin (containing only dextro-methylphenidate, rather than the usual racemic dextro- and laevo-methylphenidate mixture of other formulations).

Related Topics:
Amphetamine - Prescription - Stimulant - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Narcolepsy - Chronic fatigue syndrome - Racemic

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