Drug Name:Medikinet
Drug Class:Central Nervous System Stimulant
Mechanism of Action:Methylphenidate blocks the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, increasing their availability in the brain.
Use:
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Narcolepsy
Side Effects:
  • Insomnia
  • Decreased appetite
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to methylphenidate
  • Glaucoma
  • Tics or Tourette's syndrome
  • Severe anxiety, agitation, or tension
  • History of drug abuse
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics