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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