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There are 9 differences and 12 similarities between Concerta, Dexedrine
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| Basic Information |
| Generic Name |
| Methylphenidate |
Dextroamphetamine |
| Class |
| Cns Stimulants |
Cns Stimulants |
| Prescription Generic Available |
| Yes |
Yes |
| Pregnancy cat. |
| C(us) |
C(us) |
| Approved Age |
| 6 And Older |
6 And Older |
| Legal Status |
| Schedule Ii (us) |
Schedule Ii (us) |
| WADA Category |
| S6 - Stimulants |
|
| Dependence Liability |
| High |
High |
| Excretion |
| Urinary |
Urinary |
| Possible Side Effects |
| Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
|
| Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Routes (of administration) |
| Oral |
Oral |
| Dosage |
| 18 Mg Q Am–72 Mg Q Am (if
12+ Y.o.) |
5 Mg Q Am–20 Mg Bid |
|
Maximum daily dose |
| 72 mg |
20 mg |
| Duration |
| Long-acting |
Long-acting |
| Duration - time |
| 10-16 H |
10-14 H |
| Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
| 269.77 G/mol |
135.21 G/mol |
| Half Life |
| 3-5 Hours |
10-12 Hours |
| Formula |
| C14h19no2•hcl |
C9h13n |
| Bioavailability |
| 11-52% |
75% (oral) |
| Protein binding |
| 15 % |
15 % |
| Metabolism |
| Hepatic |
Hepatic |