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MeSH Heading: Methylphenidate
Tree Number(s): D02.241.223.601.600; D03.383.621.460
Unique ID: D008774
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008774
Scope Note: A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
Entry Term(s): Centedrin; Concerta; Daytrana; Equasym; Metadate; Methylin; Methylphenidate Hydrochloride; Phenidylate; Ritalin; Ritalin-SR; Ritaline; Tsentedrin
Pharm Action: Central Nervous System Stimulants
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Related Numbers: 113-45-1; 298-59-9; 4B3SC438HI
CAS Type 1 Name: 2-Piperidineacetic acid, alpha-phenyl-, methyl ester
Public MeSH Note: PHENIDYLATE was see METHYLPHENIDATE 1978-94
Online Note: use METHYLPHENIDATE to search PHENIDYLATE 1978-94
History Note: PHENIDYLATE was see METHYLPHENIDATE 1978-94
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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