Drug Name:Methylphenidate
Drug Class:Central Nervous System Stimulant
Mechanism of Action:Blocks the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain
Use:
  • Treatment of ADHD
  • Narcolepsy
Side Effects:
  • Insomnia
  • Decreased appetite
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to methylphenidate
  • Glaucoma
  • Anxiety
  • Tourette's syndrome
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Pediatrics