Focalin
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| Focalin |
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ADHD Medications |
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Basic Information |
| Generic Name |
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Dexmethylphenidate |
9.5% ADHD Medications have dexmethylphenidate |
| 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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| Dependence Liability |
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High |
76.5% ADHD Medications have High
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| Excretion |
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Renal |
15.8% ADHD Medications have Renal |
| 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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2.5 Mg Bid–10 Mg Bid |
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| Maximum daily dose |
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| Duration |
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Short-acting |
28.6% ADHD Medications have Short-acting
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| Duration - time |
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3-4 H |
14.3% ADHD Medications have 3-4 h
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Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
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233.31 G/mol |
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| Half Life |
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| Formula |
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C14H19NO2 |
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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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