Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems.
Methylphenidate should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more likely to unnecessarily increase their doses or use this medication too often. Long-term overuse of this medication may lead to drug...
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Daytrana for use in teens between the ages of 13 to 17. The transdermal patch is already approved... Read more »
Brand Name: Daytrana Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Daytrana for the treatment... Read more »
Drugmaker Shire has announced a recall of 39 lots of Daytrana, saying patients may have trouble removing the protective liner from the patch. The... Read more »
Data presented at a recent conference has given positive news about Daytrana, the new patch to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).... Read more »
A new study financed by the maker of the Daytrana patch found it reduced symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in boys and girls ages... Read more »