Uses For Ritalin
Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Uses
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational and social measures. This medication is also used to treat patients with narcolepsy (a disorder of sleep regulation). When this medication is used to treat ADHD, patients may find they have increased attention, decreased impulsiveness, and...
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Ritalin LA Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Uses Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders... Read more »
Ritalin SR Oral Uses and How to Use
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Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Uses Methylphenidate is used to treat attention... Read more »
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Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
Ritalin
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Ritalin (Methylphenidate) belongs to the group of medicines called central stimulants. It is used to treat children with attention deficit... Read more »
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