Focalin XR
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| Focalin XR |
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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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No |
33.3% ADHD Medications don't 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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Urinary |
68.4% ADHD Medications have urinary |
| 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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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Routes (of administration) |
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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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| 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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8-12 H |
19% ADHD Medications have 8-12 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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2-4.5 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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