Dexmethylphenidate is the dextrorotary form of methylphenidate introduced in 2002[A177181]. It is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) and thus a psychostimulant[A177193]. It is used for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)[Label,A177181]. The d-isomer is thought to have greater effect with fewer side effects than the l-isomer or the racemic mixture[A177181].
Synonyms
d-threo-methylphenidate
D-TMP
Dexmetilfenidato
Dexmethylphenidate
Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
Dexmethylphenidatum
(+)-threo-methylphenidate
Dexméthylphénidate
methyl (R)-phenyl[(R)-piperidin-2-yl]acetate
Brand Names
Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride
Focalin XR
Attenade
Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release
Dexmethylphenidate HCl
Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
FocalinXR
Azstarys
Focalin
Indication
Dexmethylphenidate is used as a treatment for ADHD, ideally in conjunction with psychological, educational, behavioral or other forms of treatment[A177187,Label].
Categories
Agents that produce hypertension
Antidepressive Agents
Central Nervous System Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Central Nervous System Stimulation
Centrally Acting Sympathomimetics
Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake
Dopamine Agents
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Methylphenidate and isomer
Nervous System
Neurotransmitter Agents
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Phenylacetates
Piperidines
Psychoanaleptics
Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics
Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome
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