Concerta
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| Concerta |
VS |
ADHD Medications |
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Basic Information |
| Generic Name |
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Methylphenidate |
42.9% ADHD Medications have methylphenidate
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| Class |
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Cns Stimulants |
85.7% ADHD Medications have CNS Stimulants |
| Prescription Generic Available |
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Yes |
61.9% ADHD Medications have Prescription Generic Available
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| Pregnancy cat. |
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C(US) |
85.7% ADHD Medications have C(US) |
| Approved Age |
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6 And Older |
85.7% ADHD Medications have 6 and older
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| Legal Status |
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Schedule Ii (us) |
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| WADA Category |
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S6 - Stimulants |
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| Dependence Liability |
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High |
76.5% ADHD Medications have High
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| Excretion |
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Urinary |
68.4% ADHD Medications have urinary |
| Possible Side Effects |
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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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| Dosage |
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18 Mg Q Am–72 Mg Q Am (if
12+ Y.o.) |
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| Maximum daily dose |
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| Duration |
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Long-acting |
52.4% ADHD Medications have Long-acting
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| Duration - time |
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10-16 H |
4.8% ADHD Medications have 10-16 h |
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Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
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269.77 G/mol |
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| Half Life |
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3-5 Hours |
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| Formula |
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C14h19no2•hcl |
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| Bioavailability |
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| Protein binding |
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| Metabolism |
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Hepatic |
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