ADHD Medications · Stimulants

Methylphenidate

Brand: Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta, Metadate CD, Quillivant XR, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Aptensio XR, Cotempla XR-ODT, QuilliChew ER

Central nervous system stimulant / Dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

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Card Topics

core (2)dosing (1)monitoring (1)risk (1)trap (2)

All Cards

1.What is the primary mechanism of methylphenidate?

2.How does IR vs ER methylphenidate duration compare?

3.What must you monitor at every stimulant visit in children?

4.What cardiac condition is a contraindication to stimulants?

5.A child on methylphenidate develops visual hallucinations. Next step?

6.A parent asks: 'Will stimulants make my child addicted?'

7.How does the inverted-U model explain stimulant dosing?

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