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There are 11 differences and 9 similarities between Daytrana, Metadate CD
Basic Information |
Generic Name |
Methylphenidate |
Methylphenidate |
Class |
Cns Stimulants |
Cns Stimulants |
Prescription Generic Available |
No |
No |
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 |
S6 - Stimulants |
Dependence Liability |
High |
Moderate |
Possible Side Effects |
Skin Irritation, Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
Routes (of administration) |
Oral, Transdermal |
Oral |
Dosage |
10–30 Mg Q Am |
20–60 Mg Q Am |
Maximum daily dose |
30 mg |
60 mg |
Duration |
Long-acting |
Long-acting |
Duration - time |
8-12 H |
9-12 H |
Chemical Data |
Molecular mass (g/mol) |
|
269.77 G/mol |
Half Life |
3-4 Hours |
6.8 Hours |
Formula |
C14h19no2 |
C14h19no2•hcl |
Bioavailability |
|
30 % |
Protein binding |
|
15 % |
Metabolism |
Hepatic |
Hepatic |