methylphenidate

Methylphenidate: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Methylphenidate is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, and sustained-release capsules (e.g., Ritalin, Concerta, Medikinet, Equasym, generics). It has been approved since 1954. The drug is subject to strict control as a narcotic and is available only by prescription. The isomer dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR) is also … Methylphenidate: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Stimulants

Products Stimulants are commercially available as drugs, narcotics, dietary supplements, and foods. Dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and solutions. Structure and properties Stimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure, but groups can be identified. Many, for example the amphetamines, are derived from the natural catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects The active ingredients … Stimulants

Motion Sickness

Symptoms The preliminary stages are fatigue, yawning, difficulty concentrating, headache, mood swings, lethargy, and an increased need for sleep. The actual motion sickness manifests itself acutely in symptoms such as cold sweat, pallor, pale complexion, sensations of warmth and cold, faintness, hyperventilation, rapid pulse rate, low blood pressure, salivation, nausea, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Triggers … Motion Sickness

Psychotropic Drugs: Types, Effects, Indications, Dosage

Products Psychotropic drugs are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, melting tablets, dragées, capsules, drops, solutions and as injectables. The first psychotropic drugs were developed in the 1950s. Structure and properties Psychotropic drugs vary chemically, but groups with a common structure can be identified, for example, the benzodiazepines, the phenothiazines, and the … Psychotropic Drugs: Types, Effects, Indications, Dosage

Intoxicant

Products Legally, a distinction can be made between legal intoxicants (e.g., alcohol, nicotine) and prohibited substances (e.g., many hallucinogens, some amphetamines, opioids). Some substances, such as the opioids or the benzodiazepines, are used as drugs and are legally available with a doctor’s prescription. However, their use as intoxicants is not intended and is therefore referred … Intoxicant

Doping in Competitive Sports

Products Doping agents include approved drugs, legal and illegal intoxicants, experimental agents, and illegally manufactured and trafficked substances. Doping includes non-drug doping methods, such as blood doping, in addition to drugs. Effects Doping agents differ in their pharmacological activities. Stimulants, for example, stimulate and thus increase alertness and aggressiveness for competition. In contrast, beta-blockers provide … Doping in Competitive Sports

Deoxypipradrol

Products There are no drugs containing deoxypipradrol on the market in many countries. Deoxypipradrol is traded illegally. Structure and properties Deoxypipradrole (C18H21N, Mr = 251.4 g/mol) is a deoxy derivative of pipradrol. It is structurally related to amphetamine and methylphenidate. Deoxypipradrol was originally developed at Ciba. It exists as a racemate and is also known … Deoxypipradrol

Atomoxetine

Products Atomoxetine is commercially available in capsule form and as a drinkable solution (Strattera, generics). It was approved in many countries in 2009. Structure and properties Atomoxetine (C17H21NO, Mr = 255.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as atomoxetine hydrochloride. It is structurally closely related to the SSRI fluoxetine (Fluctine, Prozac, generics), which was also developed … Atomoxetine

Ritalin

Chemical name Active ingredient: Methylphenidate Fields of application Typical areas of application of Ritalin ® are: in children from 6 years and adolescents, where the drug therapy with Ritalin should be integrated into a therapeutic concept (multimodal therapy). ADS ADHD Narcolepsy (= urge to sleep, which usually occurs at inappropriate times (stress situation) and is … Ritalin

Is Ritalin® prescription only? | Ritalin

Is Ritalin® prescription only? Ritalin falls under the narcotics law and is therefore prescribed by a separate BTM prescription. Only a few physicians have a BTM license. Dosage Ritalin ® – like the other methylphenidate preparations – is adapted directly to the child. This usually means that the minimum dose is first determined based on … Is Ritalin® prescription only? | Ritalin

Side effect | Ritalin

Side effect At this point, we will only mention a few of the side effects that we consider to be the most important. There are various side effects that occur during the course of therapy but can also disappear again. These include sleep disorders, loss of appetite and possible stomach problems. In particular sleep disturbances … Side effect | Ritalin

Contraindication | Ritalin

Contraindication Ritalin is contraindicated in severe Tourette’s syndrome (Gilles de la Tourette) and in the acute case of stroke. In case of mild to moderate Tourette’s syndrome Ritalin should be administered only under strict medical supervision. There are also restrictions on use in epileptics and in case of emotionally unstable patients. Patients with anorexia should … Contraindication | Ritalin