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Basic Information |
Generic Name |
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Dexmethylphenidate |
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Methylphenidate |
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Class |
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Cns Stimulants |
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Cns Stimulants |
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Prescription Generic Available |
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No |
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No |
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Pregnancy cat. |
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C(us) |
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C(us) |
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Approved Age |
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6 And Older |
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6 And Older |
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Legal Status |
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Schedule Ii (us) |
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Schedule Ii (us) |
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WADA Category |
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|
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S6 - Stimulants |
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Dependence Liability |
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High |
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Moderate |
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Excretion |
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Urinary |
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Possible Side Effects |
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Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Dry Mouth, Indigestion, Headaches, Anxiety, Throat Pain, Indigestion, Stomach Cramps |
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Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
Routes (of administration) |
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Oral |
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Oral |
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Dosage |
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6-17: 5 Mg Q Am–30 Mg Q Am;
Adults: 10 Mg Q Am-40 Mg Q
Am |
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20–60 Mg Q Am |
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Maximum daily dose |
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40 mg |
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60 mg |
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Duration |
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Long-acting |
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Long-acting |
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Duration - time |
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8-12 H |
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9-12 H |
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Chemical Data |
Molecular mass (g/mol) |
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269.77 G/mol |
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269.77 G/mol |
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Half Life |
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2-4.5 Hours |
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6.8 Hours |
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Formula |
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C14h19no2•hcl |
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C14h19no2•hcl |
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Bioavailability |
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30 % |
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30 % |
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Protein binding |
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12-15% |
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15 % |
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Metabolism |
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Hepatic |
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Hepatic |
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