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2. Methylphenidate - Wikipedia

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   Methylphenidate, sold under the brand names Ritalin (/ ˈ r ɪ t ə l ɪ n / RIT-ə-lin) and Concerta (/ k ə n ˈ s ɜːr t ə / kən-SUR-tə) [citation needed] among others, is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated in the pharmacotherapy of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

3. ADHD drugs' impact on brain health, quality of life ... - AOL

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   More specifically, it looked at the effect of methylphenidate (brand names Ritalin, Concerta), a stimulant, and atomoxetine (Strattera), a non-stimulant, on the brain.

4. Management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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   [222] [223] In 1954, the stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin, which was first produced in 1944) became available; it remains one of the most widely prescribed medications for ADHD. Initially the drug was used to treat narcolepsy, chronic fatigue, depression, and to counter the sedating effects of other medications. The drug began to be used for ...

5. List of investigational attention deficit hyperactivity ...

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   This is a list of investigational attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but are not yet approved. Chemical/generic names are listed first, with developmental code names, synonyms, and brand names in ...

6. ‘I’m fed up’: Frustrations grow as ADHD drug shortage continues

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   Colton is on a generic version of Concerta, which has the same active ingredient as Ritalin. At times, both have had to skip, delay or go without their medications for several weeks.

7. ADHD medication being rationed as shortage ‘not taken ... - AOL

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   The Department for Health and Social Care has said the problem is a result of a worldwide supply issue and increased global demand of ADHD medications including methylphenidate, lisdexamphetamine ...

8. Osmotic-controlled release oral delivery system - Wikipedia

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   A 54 mg tablet of Concerta, which uses OROS technology. 22% of the drug is contained in the red overcoat, while the remaining 78% is split between two drug layers of differing concentration. The tablet uses an additional push layer that expands as water enters the tablet via the osmotic membrane.

9. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies

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   Terence Kealey, a clinical biochemist and vice-chancellor of University of Buckingham, has stated his belief that ADHD medication is used to control unruly boys and girls behavior. [123] Norwegian National Broadcasting broadcast a short television series in early 2005 on the increase in the use of Ritalin and Concerta for children. Sales were ...