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Methylin

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Basic Information
Generic Name Methylphenidate  42.9% ADHD Medications have methylphenidate
Class Cns Stimulants  85.7% ADHD Medications have CNS Stimulants
Prescription Generic Available Yes(oral), No(tablet)  4.8% ADHD Medications have Yes(Oral) No(tablet)
Pregnancy cat. C(US)   85.7% ADHD Medications have C(US)
Approved Age 6 And Older  85.7% ADHD Medications have 6 and older
Legal Status Schedule Ii (us) 
WADA Category S6 - Stimulants 
Dependence Liability Moderate  23.5% ADHD Medications have Moderate
Excretion Urinary  68.4% ADHD Medications have urinary
Possible Side Effects Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. 
Dosage, Usage and Forms
Routes (of administration) Oral 
Dosage 5 Mg –20 Mg Tid 
Maximum daily dose
20 mg
30.60 mg
Duration Short-acting  28.6% ADHD Medications have Short-acting
Duration - time 3-4 H  14.3% ADHD Medications have 3-4 h
Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol) 269.77 G/mol 
Half Life 2-4 Hours 
Formula C14h19no2•hcl 
Bioavailability
11-52 %
29.75 %
Protein binding
15 %
21.75 %
Metabolism Hepatic 

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