methylphenidate

American  

[meth-uhl-fen-i-dayt, -fee-ni-] / ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt, -ˈfi nɪ- /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a central nervous system stimulant, C 1 4 H 1 9 NO 2 , used in the control of hyperkinetic syndromes and narcolepsy.

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Etymology

Origin of methylphenidate

1955–60; methyl + phen(o)- + -ide ( def. ) + -ate ²

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methylphenidate

After the shortage began, Deborah was always able to get hold of one of his medications, methylphenidate, but the exact brand would vary each month.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2024

In several Mexican cities, about half a dozen samples of methylphenidate — commonly known in the U.S. by the brand names Ritalin and Concerta — did not reveal abnormalities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

Consistent with previous research, this study showed that when participants received methylphenidate orally, the rate of dopamine increases peaked more than an hour after administration.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2023

Similarly, methylphenidate, which is FDA-approved to treat narcolepsy, can also reduce amphetamine use.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2023

“There have been studies on methylphenidate before and the results offer a glimmer of hope.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2020

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