Focalin

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Overview:

Focalin
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant chemically similar to the amphetamines, is used to treat narcolepsy, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, post-stroke depression or other depressive disorders. Children with attention deficit disorders

Mechanism Of Action:
Methylphenidate blocks dopamine uptake in central adrenergic neurons by blocking dopamine transport or carrier proteins. Methylphenidate acts at the brain stem arousal system and the cerebral cortex and causes increased sympathomimetic activity in the central nervous system. Alteration of serotonergic pathways via changes in dopamine transport may result.

News Articles on Methylphenidate

Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) to Present at Deutsche  -  ‎Dec 10, 2009‎
The Company's commercial stage products include REVLIMID, THALOMID (inclusive of Thalidomide Pharmion), VIDAZA, ALKERAN and FOCALIN. On March 7, 2008, ... TransWorldNews (press release)

IntelliPharmaCeutics International Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results ...  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
In 2008, Focalin(R), including Focalin XR(R), had US sales of approximately US $350 million, and Coreg(R), including Coreg CR(R), had US sales of ... CNNMoney.com (press release)

Saturday Night Special: Damn, I Wish You Were My Focalin  -  ‎Oct 24, 2009‎
Well, today was fun! Two out-and-out rants rallying against The Insider Trading Man and The Angry Woah-Man Woman. Issues of time and space, raingry rain, ... Gawker

Renowned singer-poet Leonard Cohen makes a rare St. Louis stop  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
..."I've taken a lot of Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Efexor, Ritalin, Focalin," he says. "I've also studied deeply in the philosophies and the religions. ... St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ask Doctor Silver  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Our insurance covers only Adderall or Focalin. From the doctor's description, it doesn't seem like these two meds would work as well for our daughter. ... ADDitude

Leonard Cohen, 75, sings soundtracks for hopeless lovers—but with a sly ...  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Cohen banters that since his last tour 15 years ago, he has "taken a lot of Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Ritalin and Focalin. ... Silicon Valley's Metro

Leonard Cohen back in limelight after 15 years  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
...“In that interim period, I took a lot of Prozac,� he said to the London crowd, “Paxil, Desyrel, Ritalin, Adderall, Wellbutrin, Focalin . ... Las Vegas Sun

Celgene Q3 Profit Surges, Beats Estimate - Update  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
...$103.1 million and revenue from Focalin and the Ritalin family of drugs totaled $25.8 million, higher than $23.8 million over the same period last year. ... RTT News

Celgene Reports Record Third Quarter 2009 Operating and Financial Results  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
Revenue from Focalin® and the Ritalin® family of drugs totaled $25.8 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to $23.8 million over the same period ... Reuters

Celgene Corp. Reports Operating Results (10-Q)  -  ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
Royalty income also reflects amounts received from Novartis Pharma AG, or Novartis, on sales of the entire family of RITALIN® drugs and FOCALIN XR®. ... GuruFocus.com

REG-Elan Corporation PLC Elan Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
US$m US$m US$m US$m Product revenue Manufacturing revenue and royalties 16.8 14.6 Tricor® 45.6 44.6 10.9 10.2 Skelaxin® 28.3 25.8 8.5 8.3 Focalin® XR ... Reuters

Celgene Reports Record Third Quarter 2009 Operating and Financial Results  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
Revenue from Focalin ® and the Ritalin ® family of drugs totaled $25.8 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to $23.8 million over the same period ... Business Wire (press release)

Barr Labs initiates challenge of patents for Focalin XR tablets  -  Nov 20, 2007
NEW YORK (Thomson Financial) - Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. Tuesday said it has initiated a challenge of the patents listed for Novartis AG's drug Focalin XR ... Forbes

Celgene, Novartis Get Once-Daily Focalin XR Approved  -  May 27, 2005
By Althea Chang. Celgene (CELG - commentary - Cramer's Take) and Novartis (NVS - commentary - Cramer's Take) received approval for an extended-release ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

FDA Grants Approval for Focalin XR (Dexmethylphenidate) for Treatment...  -  May 27, 2005
EAST HANOVER, NJ -- May 27, 2005 -- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Focalin ... DG News

US FDA OKs first generic copy of Novartis ADHD drug  -  Jan 29, 2007
Generic drugs often sell for much less than their brand-name counterparts. Celgene Corp. (CELG.O) receives royalties on sales of brand name Focalin. ... Reuters

Proof Is Scant on Psychiatric Drug Mix for Young  -  Nov 23, 2006
Stephen, 15, takes the antidepressants Zoloft and Desyrel for depression, the anticonvulsant Lamictal to moderate his moods and the stimulant Focalin XR to ... New York Times

US FDA Approves 30-Minute Onset of Action for Focalin(R) XR, Bringing...  -  Nov 12, 2008
EAST HANOVER, NJ, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a 30-minute onset of action for Focalin(R) XR ... RedOrbit

Waiting for New River Stock to Recede  -  Jul 28, 2006
Despite the safer aspect of Focalin, the DEA still classified it as Schedule II. Morningstar analyst Brian Laegeler is also concerned about the DEA's ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Revlimid Boosts Celgene Revenue  -  Jan 3, 2008
In addition to Revlimid, Celgene markets multiple myeloma drug Thalomid and chemotherapy drug Alkeran as well as ADHD drug Focalin XR and the Ritalin family ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

J&J, Lilly Cited by US Over Promotional Materials  -  Sep 26, 2008
...s Strattera, Novartis's Focalin XR, and Mallinckrodt Inc.'s Methylin. ... The agency cited material on Focalin, including a company Web page related to the ... Bloomberg

FDA Approves New Label for ADHD Drug FOCALIN XR(TM): Starts …  -  May 24, 2006
THERE'S NEW INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE WITH ADHD. TWO STUDIES IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS SHOWED THAT FOCALIN XR WORKS FAST AND LASTS UP TO 12 HOURS. ... Free with registration - PR Newswire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Focalin.(Drug overview)  -  Jan 22, 2007
Focalin is a mild central nervous system stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. The drug is a modified version ... Free with registration - PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs - AccessMyLibrary.com

Barr Pharmaceuticals confirms patent challenge of Focalin XR  -  Nov 21, 2007
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has confirmed that its subsidiary, Barr Laboratories, Inc., has initiated a challenge of the patents listed for Focalin XR ... News-Medical.net

FDA Grants Approval to Market Focalin XR(TM) for the Treatment of …  -  May 27, 2005
EAST HANOVER, NJ, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ... $4.95 - PR Newswire - ECNext

… : US FDA Approves 30-Minute Onset of Action for Focalin(R) XR,...  -  Nov 12, 2008
US FDA Approves 30-Minute Onset of Action for Focalin(R) XR, Bringing Potential Benefits to ADHD Patients During Early Morning Period. from PR Newswire. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Press Release: FDA Grants Approval to Market Focalin XR(TM) for the …  -  May 27, 2005
FDA Grants Approval to Market Focalin XR(TM) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults, Adolescents and Children. from PR Newswire. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

… : FDA Approves New Label for ADHD Drug FOCALIN XR(TM): Starts …  -  May 24, 2006
FDA Approves New Label for ADHD Drug FOCALIN XR(TM): Starts Working Fast and Lasts Up to and Including 12 Hours. from PR Newswire. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Press Release: FDA Grants Approval to Market FOCALIN XR(TM) for the …  -  May 27, 2005
FDA Grants Approval to Market FOCALIN XR(TM) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults, Adolescents and Children. from PR Newswire. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Article: Focalin XR label updated.(FYI)(drug labeling)(Brief article)...  -  Oct 1, 2006
Focalin XR label updated.(FYI)(drug labeling)(Brief article) ... find Clinical Psychiatry News articles. The Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) label has ... Pay-Per-View - Clinical Psychiatry News - HighBeam Research

Press Release: Head-to-Head Study Demonstrates Focalin(R) XR Offers …  -  Jul 8, 2008
Head-to-Head Study Demonstrates Focalin(R) XR Offers Faster and Better Symptom Control than Concerta(R)1 in Early Part of ADHD Patients' Day. from PR ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Focalin XR-AWESOME DRUG FOR ADHD!  -  Mar 17, 2007
My 7 y/o daughter was started on Focalin XR about 8 months ago. She has been on just about EVERY medication under the sun for ADHD, with no success. ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Article: Focalin XR label updated.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article) -...  -  Sep 1, 2006
Focalin XR label updated.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article) ... find Internal Medicine News articles. The Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) label has been updated ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Adacel, Focalin XR.(New & Approved)(dexmethylphenidate …  -  Jul 1, 2005
The Food and Drug Administration approved Adacel, a new vaccine for single booster immunization against pertussis (whooping cough) in combination with ... Free with registration - Pediatric News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Nurses Dinner Meeting  -  Sep 11, 2008
The focus of the program will be an update on the Treatment of ADHD and Focalin XR and will be presented by Rolando Larice, MD. A short business meeting ... St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Market Report / Elbit Medical Imaging extends 2007 winning streak  -  Jan 31, 2007
...final approval to market its generic version of Novartis' Focalin tablets, which are used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ... Ha'aretz

Focalin XR(TM) Approved for Treatment of ADHD in Adults, Adolescents ...  -  Jun 17, 2005
The FDA has just approved focalin XR(TM), a new long-acting medication for adults, adolescents and children who struggle with attention- ... i-newswire.com

Focalin XR(TM) Approved for Treatment of ADHD in Adults, Adolescents ...  -  Jun 13, 2005
The FDA has just approved focalin XR(TM), a new long-acting medication for adults, adolescents and children who struggle with attention- ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

FDA accepts ANDA for Par's generic Focalin.  -  Oct 29, 2007
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted an Abbreviated New Drug Application for a generic version of the attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ... Free with registration - Pharma Marketletter - AccessMyLibrary.com

Focalin XR label updated.(Products)  -  Aug 15, 2006
The Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) label has been updated to include information from two additional studies, both of which showed that the drug works ... Free with registration - Family Practice News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Q1 2005 Celgene Corp. Earnings Conference Call - Final.  -  Apr 28, 2005
Revenue from our Focalin[R] and Ritalin[R] family of drugs increased 87.5% to ... Ritalin LA[R] and Focalin[R] are increasing their market share in the more ... Free with registration - Fair Disclosure Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

First-Time Generic Approvals: Focalin, Valtrex, Hydrodiuril  -  Feb 16, 2007
February 16, 2007 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved first-time generic formulations for dexmethylphenidate HCl tablets in the ... Medscape

Focalin XR label updated.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)  -  Sep 1, 2006
The Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) label has been updated to include information from two additional studies, which showed that the drug works quickly ... Free with registration - Internal Medicine News - AccessMyLibrary.com

FDA Grants Approval to Market Focalin XR(TM) for the Treatment of …  -  May 30, 2005
City of Industry, CA - Biotechnology industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NYSE:NVS) today ... $4.95 - M2 Presswire - ECNext

Flotation at Elan on cards as strategic review planned  -  Jul 22, 2008
Abbott Laboratories' anti-cholesterol drug TriCor and Novartis' attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment Focalin XR are among those that use EDT ... Irish Independent

Article: Focalin XR label updated.(Products) - Family Practice News |...  -  Aug 15, 2006
Focalin XR label updated.(Products) ... find Family Practice News articles. The Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) label has been updated to include ... Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

Press Release: Barr Confirms Patent Challenge of Focalin(R) XR. - PR ...  -  Nov 20, 2007
Barr Confirms Patent Challenge of Focalin(R) XR. from PR Newswire. Highbeam Research – FREE Trial. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Celgene Reports Record Growth as Sales of Key Cancer Drug More Than …  -  Jan 15, 2008
The company also reported good sales results for Thalomid (thalidomide), Alkeran (melphalan), Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) and the Ritalin ... FDA news - FDA news (subscription)

Now No. 9 in Biotech Celgene Corp's Climb to the Top Began With …  -  May 30, 2005
Celgene is awaiting an FDA decision on Focalin XR, an extended-release drug for ... Focalin XR appears to have the same efficacy as Ritalin and fewer side ... RedOrbit

Teva gets exclusivity on generic Focalin: IMS: Focalin has $19...  -  Jan 30, 2007
Teva gets exclusivity on generic Focalin: IMS: Focalin has $19 million in annual sales. ... find Globes (Tel Aviv, Israel) articles. Pay-Per-View - Globes - HighBeam Research

FDA Approvals: Focalin XR, Merrem IV, Tramadol ODT  -  Jun 2, 2005
June 2, 2005 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved extended-release dexmethylphenidate HCl capsules for once-daily treatment of attention ... Medscape

Teva's generic Focalin cleared by US FDA.  -  Feb 5, 2007
Teva's generic Focalin cleared by US FDA. Israeli generics giant Teva Pharmaceutical Industries says that the US Food and Drug Administration has granted ... $9.94 - Pharma Marketletter - Alacra Store

Generic name: Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride  -  Dec 1, 2005
Focalin is a mild central nervous system stimulant used to treat Attention ... Because of this special formulation, the usual dose of Focalin is half the ... Free with registration - PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs - AccessMyLibrary.com

Press Release: IntelliPharmaCeuitics Ltd. Announces Generic Drug …  -  Oct 22, 2007
Focalin XR New Drug Application Accepted by FDA ... Pediatric and Adult ADHD Indications * Focalin XR Helps Manage ADHD Symptoms for 12 Hours ... announced ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Officials see shift in teen drug use toward ëpharming'  -  May 19, 2008
From ëfriend' entries on his MySpace page, it appears the pain killer morphine; attention deficit pills Adderall, Focalin and Dexedrine; ... Lihue Garden Island

Parents worry about prescription drugs, too  -  Dec 6, 2006
His brother Jacob, age 14, takes Focalin XR for concentration, plus the anti-convulsant Depakote to moderate his moods, plus the anti-psychotic Risperdal to ... $3.50 - Intelligencer, The - NewsBank

Adacel, Focalin XR.(New & Approved)(dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride …  -  Jul 1, 2005
Adacel, Focalin XR.(New & Approved)(dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)(tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine) ... find ... Pay-Per-View - Pediatric News - HighBeam Research

Focalin XR approved for ADHD.(From the FDA)(attention deficit …  -  Jul 1, 2005
Approval was granted to Novartis Pharma AG for Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) extended-release capsules, under license from Celgene Corporation, ... Free with registration - Brown University Psychopharmacology... - AccessMyLibrary.com

New approvals.(From the FDA)  -  Apr 1, 2007
The Reference Listed Drug is Focalin Tablets. [www.fda.gov/cder]. The FDA has granted marketing approval (February 23, 2007) for a first and only stimulant ... Free with registration - Brown University Child and Adolescent... - AccessMyLibrary.com

ADHD drug.(Focalin XR approval)(Brief Article)  -  Jul 25, 2005
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. says the FDA has approved an extended-release version of Focalin XR for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity ... Free with registration - Chain Drug Review - AccessMyLibrary.com

Focalin XR(TM) Approved for Treatment of ADHD in Adults, Adolescents ...  -  Jun 10, 2005
THE FDA HAS JUST APPROVED FOCALIN XR(TM), A NEW LONG-ACTING MEDICATION FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN WHO STRUGGLE WITH ATTENTION- ... $4.95 - PR Newswire - ECNext

Press Release: FDA Grants Approval to Market Focalin XR(TM) for the …  -  May 30, 2005
FDA Grants Approval to Market Focalin XR(TM) for the Treatment of ADHD, ViroPharma To Present at the Friedman Billings Ramsey 9th Annual Growth Investor ... Pay-Per-View - M2 Presswire - HighBeam Research

Article: Celgene Grows to No. 9 Biotech Company - AP Online | …  -  May 24, 2005
Adult ADHD Indications * Focalin XR Helps Manage ADHD Symptoms for 12 Hours Celgene Corporation ... Article: FDA Approves New Label for ADHD Drug FOCALIN . ... Pay-Per-View - AP Online - HighBeam Research

Celgene grows to No. 9 biotech company on once-loathed drug  -  May 23, 2005
Celgene is awaiting a decision on Focalin XR, an extended-release drug for ... Celgene manufactures the original, twice-a-day version of Focalin for Swiss ... San Diego Union - Tribune - San Diego Union Tribune

ADHD drug.(Focalin XR approval)(Brief Article) | Article from Chain...  -  Jul 25, 2005
ADHD drug.(Focalin XR approval)(Brief Article) ... find Chain Drug Review articles. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. says the FDA has approved an ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

DRUG THEFT PUT IN FOCUS ; HIDDEN CAMERA LEADS TO ARREST …  -  Sep 16, 2006
Her daughter routinely took Focalin, a form of Ritalin, ... Oman told police she used the Focalin because she "was having trouble staying awake at night" ... Pay-Per-View - Hartford Courant - ProQuest Archiver

FDA action in brief.(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article)  -  Jun 20, 2005
Swiss pharmaceutical major Novartis says that the FDA has approved its Focalin XR (an extended-release formulation of dexmethylphenidate) for the treatment ... $4.95 - Pharma Marketletter - ECNext

Article: Nuts & Bolts; 2007 Saturn Aura XE - The Washington Post | …  -  Sep 24, 2006
Focalin XR New Drug Application Accepted by FDA for Review ... Pediatric and Adult ADHD Indications * Focalin XR Helps Manage ADHD Symptoms for 12 Hours ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

IntelliPharmaCeuitics Ltd. Announces Generic Drug Commercialization …  -  Oct 22, 2007
The application seeks the FDA's approval to commercialize generic versions of each of 4 strengths of a branded drug called FOCALIN XR(R). ... Free with registration - PR Newswire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Celgene Corp. at Smith Barney Citigroup Healthcare Conference - Final.  -  Mar 30, 2005
And then the Ritalin, Focalin franchise where we believe there's upside potential as ... We get approximately 30% of all the revenues, not only for Focalin, ... Free with registration - Fair Disclosure Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Westbrook woman arrested  -  Sep 28, 2006
The victim, who is taking Focalin, a stimulant that is a purer form of ... On July 14, the mother noticed that at least one of the Focalin capsules was half ... zwire.com

Celgene takes new approach to old drug - Reworking thalidomide into a...  -  May 2, 2005
As early as the end of the month, Celgene could get approval for Focalin XR, ... Celgene manufactures the original, twice-a-day version of Focalin for Swiss ... $2.95 - Philadelphia Inquirer - NewsBank

Q2 2005 Celgene Corp. Earnings Conference Call - Final.  -  Jul 28, 2005
Our FOCALIN Ritalin franchise was significantly enhanced when our marketing partner, Novartis, received approval to market FOCALIN XR for both pediatric and ... Free with registration - Fair Disclosure Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Celgene on Verge of Banner Year; Likely OK of Drugs Excites Analysts  -  Apr 27, 2005
As early as the end of May, Celgene could get approval for Focalin XR, ... Celgene manufactures the original, twice-a-day version of Focalin for Swiss ... RedOrbit

Article: Johnson & Johnson's Concerta extended release tabs won FDA …  -  Aug 1, 2008
...extended-release tablets, Daytrana transdermal system ... tablets, Focalin tablets, Focalin XR extended-release capsules, Metadate CD extended-release . ... Pay-Per-View - Medical Marketing & Media - HighBeam Research

Article: Long-acting ADHD treatment shows promise.(Rx)(attention...  -  Feb 1, 2005
Focalin and d-MPH-ER contain only the active isomer of racemic ... PR Newswire; May 5, 2004 ; 700+ words ... ... doses of Focalin LA than with placebo. ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Article: Long-acting ADHD treatment improved core symptoms.(Mental …  -  Jan 15, 2005
Focalin and d-MPH-ER contain only the active isomer of methylphenidate ... PR Newswire; May 5, 2004 ; 700+ words ... ... doses of Focalin LA than with ... Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

A Mom's Sleuthing Leads To Guilty Plea.  -  Feb 14, 2007
Melissa routinely took Focalin, a form of Ritalin, an antidepressant and another ... Oman told police she used the Focalin because she "was having trouble ... Free with registration - Hartford Courant - AccessMyLibrary.com

Press Release: Stocks to Watch: Celgene, 51job, Biovail. - M2...  -  May 27, 2005
Financial Network: FDA Grants Approval to Market Focalin XR(TM) for the Treatment of ... Focalin (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride) Tablets * Focalin XR ... Pay-Per-View - M2 Presswire - HighBeam Research

COMUNICADO: Celgene Corporation revela los ingresos récord y …  -  Jul 27, 2006
Los ingresos de Focalin(TM) y la familia de fármacos Ritalin(R) sumaron 17,7 millones de dólares estadounidenses para el segundo trimestre frente a 15,8 ... elEconomista.es

Barr оÑ?паривает патент на Focalin XR  -  Nov 23, 2007
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Big Growth Seen at Celgene  -  Jul 27, 2005
Another Celgene drug that investors will keep an eye on is the attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder drug Focalin. Earlier this year, the FDA issued a ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Big Growth Seen at Celgene  -  Jul 19, 2005
Another Celgene drug that investors will keep an eye on is the attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder drug Focalin. Earlier this year, the FDA issued a ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

התרופה ×”×?תית הניבה לנוברטיס הכנסות כל 19 מיליון דולר בשנת 2006; ב?  -  Jan 30, 2007
...(FDA) לשיווק הגרסה הגנרית של תרופת ×”-Focalin המיועדת לטיפול בקשיי ריכוז והיפר×?קטיביות. ... Bizportal

Article: Med-start kids: pros, cons of Ritalin for preschool ADHD.(att...  -  Oct 28, 2006
Article: Focalin LA capsules improve ADHD symptoms in adult ... ... Focalin LA showed significant improvements in ADHD symptoms compared to patients taking ... Pay-Per-View - Science News - HighBeam Research

Elan Sues Teva Over Attention-Deficit Drug Patent  -  Sep 17, 2007
...``Teva was aware of the existence'' of the patents and filed an application with the US Food and Drug Administration to sell a low-cost version of Focalin ... Bloomberg

Wired.com Readers' Brain-Enhancing Drug Regimens  -  Apr 24, 2008
Ritalin (methylphenidate), Adderall and Focalin fall into the first category, which in limited studies have shown potential to increase cognitive function ... Wired News

Celgene Corp. at JPMorgan 24th Annual Healthcare Conference - Final.  -  Jan 9, 2006
Another commercial franchise is the Ritalin-Focalin family of products. ... We're very pleased that Novartis received approval for Focalin XR, ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Event Brief of Q4 2005 Celgene Corp. Earnings Conference Call - Part...  -  Jan 2, 2006
And the last component that also is in there, is on the FOCALIN side of it, that we do ship FOCALIN as a product sale to Novartis, and, therefore, ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

2005 Celgene Q305 Earnings Announcement and Analyst and Investor …  -  Nov 3, 2005
Our partner Novartis received approval for its NDA for Focalin XR, a long-acting ... Focalin XR scrips have grown very nicely. Indeed, Focalin itself has ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Celgene Corp. at Leerink Swann Cancer Medicines Conference - Final.  -  Sep 18, 2006
Out of the Celgene pipeline came Focalin, which is an isomer of Ritalin. ... They have brought Focalin to market most recently an extended release version ... Free with registration - Fair Disclosure Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Celgene Corp. at JMP Securities LLC Fifth Annual Research Conference ...  -  Mar 7, 2006
That consists primarily of thalidomide but also of Alkeran and Focalin. ... And we receive royalties across the whole Ritalin and Focalin portfolio of ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

ADHD Drugs Need Better Warnings on Heart, Psychiatric Risks: FDA  -  Feb 21, 2007
The medications affected by the action include Adderall, Adderall XR, Concerta, Daytrana, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Focalin, Focalin XR, Metadate CD, Methylin, ... Washington Post

Press Release: DALSA Announces New XR-4 Camera for Medical and …  -  Nov 27, 2006
Focalin XR New Drug Application Accepted by FDA for Review ... Pediatric and Adult ADHD Indications * Focalin XR Helps Manage ADHD Symptoms for 12 Hours ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Article: XR-4 Scientific and medical x-ray camera.(Camera/Sensors) - ...  -  Dec 1, 2006
Focalin XR New Drug Application Accepted by FDA for Review ... Pediatric and Adult ADHD Indications * Focalin XR Helps Manage ADHD Symptoms for 12 Hours ... Pay-Per-View - Advanced Imaging - HighBeam Research

IsraelValley | News: ISRAEL-BUSINESS : Teva vient de gagner l' …  -  Feb 1, 2007
Teva a finalement reçu l'accord de la FDA (Food and Drug Administration) US pour mettre sur le marché la version générique du Focalin. ... IsraelValley

Celgene Corporation Reports Record Operating Performance and Key …  -  Jul 28, 2005
FOCALIN XR(TM) was granted FDA approval for the treatment of ... The approval of FOCALIN XR for the treatment of ADHD was based on efficacy and safety data ... $4.95 - PR Newswire - ECNext

Staying Strong With Celgene  -  Jun 29, 2006
In addition, it also receives royalties from Novartis (nyse: NVS - news - people ) for sales of Focalin, a drug used to treat attention deficit ... Forbes

Event Brief of Q1 2006 Celgene Corp. Earnings Conference Call - Final.  -  Apr 27, 2006
Combined market share gains for Focalin XR and Ritalin LA achieved by the ... The combined Focalin/Ritalin family of drugs now commands an overall 10% ... Free with registration - Fair Disclosure Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times  -  Jan 18, 2007
Focalin XR was approved in 2005 for those older than 6 as an alternative to Ritalin, while Daytrana was approved in 2006. Loestrin 24 Fe and Seasonique, ... AirForceTimes.com

Celgene Corp. at NewsMakers in the Biotech Industry - Final.  -  Sep 7, 2006
...the RITALIN/FOCALIN franchise, our product FOCALIN that they license for us, ... royalties on the entire franchise of RITALIN and FOCALIN from Novartis. ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Celgene Corp. - Chmn. & CEO Interview.  -  Jun 20, 2005
I do believe that Focalin long-acting is probably a better drug than the Ritalin ... I think that we`re going to be able to show that Focalin XR has a ... Free with registration - Finance Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Celgene Corp. at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference - Part ...  -  Sep 6, 2006
And we have the Ritalin Focalin partnership with Novartis where they licensed our Focalin product and we receive a royalty on sales in both Focalin and ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Do ADHD medications pose risks for the heart?  -  May 6, 2008
Note that while a number of medications have been shown to be effective in adults, at this time only Strattera, Focalin XR and Adderall XR have specifically ... Pay-Per-View - Newsday - ProQuest Archiver

Doubts on psychiatric drugs for childrenScientific support lacking...  -  Nov 24, 2006
Stephen, 15, takes the antidepressants Zoloft and Desyrel, the anticonvulsant Lamictal to moderate his moods and the stimulant Focalin XR to better his ... Pay-Per-View - International Herald Tribune - HighBeam Research

Sudden deaths cause health Canada to pull ADHD drug from market.( …  -  Mar 15, 2005
These include Concerta, Metadate CD, Adderall XR, Methy-Patch, and Focalin. The most common adverse effect of stimulants is decreased appetite, which occurs ... Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

FDA OKs Celgene and Novartis' ADHD drug.  -  Jun 13, 2005
..."Focalin XR provides a new treatment option for adults, ... "Focalin XR provides patients with a treatment that starts working quickly to ... $4.95 - Pharma Marketletter - ECNext

Narcotics Task Force arrests two adults; children taken into protectiv...  -  Jan 9, 2007
Agents seized five 20 milligram Oxycodone tablets, four Focalin XR capsules, ... "The Focalin capsules have a stimulant effect and the controlled substance ... $1.95 - Oroville Mercury-Register - NewsBank

New formulations.  -  Jun 20, 2005
Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) extended-release capsules are now available from ... Focalin XR, a Schedule II drug, is available in 5, 10, and 20 mg. ... $9.94 - Drug Topics - Alacra Store

Trastorno de Déficit de Atención en la Comunidad Latina  -  May 3, 2007
Focalin XR comienza a hacer efecto en menos de una hora y ayuda a manejar los ... Focalin XR y otros medicamentos para el tratamiento del TDA son capaces de ... La Oferta

Purer form of Ritalin wins FDA approval | Article from The Record...  -  May 29, 2005
Focalin XR was developed by Summit-based Celgene, which receives royalties on sales. Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has its U.S. headquarters in East ... Pay-Per-View - The Record - HighBeam Research

Public Schools or Prescribing Pharmacies Impersonators - Who Benefits...  -  Sep 7, 2008
Sustained- or extended-release formulas of methylphenidates are sold as Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA, Metadate ER, Metadate CD, Methylin ER, Focalin, and Concerta ... Imperial Valley News

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Focalin is also known by the following brand names and/or synonyms4311/B Ciba; C 4311; CHEMBANK1663; Calocain; Centedein; Centedrin; Centedrine; Centredin; Concerta; Dea No. 1724; Focalin; Focalin Xr; HSDB 3126; METHYLPHEN; Meridil; Metadate; Metadate Cd; Metadate Er; Methyl Phenidyl Acetate; Methylin; Methylin Er; Methylofenidan; Methylphenidan; Methylphenidate; Methylphenidate Hcl; Methylphenidate Hydrochloride; Methylphenidatum [Inn-Latin]; Methylphenidylacetate Hydrochloride; Methypatch; Metilfenidat Hydrochloride; Metilfenidato [Inn-Spanish]; Metilfenidato [Italian]; Phenidylate; Plimasine; Pms-Methylphenidate; Riphenidate; Ritalin; Ritalin Hydrochloride; Ritalin La; Ritalin Sr; Ritalin-Sr; Ritaline; Ritcher Works

Drug Category:
Focalin is categorized under the following by the FDA: Adrenergic Agents; Dopamine Agents; Central Nervous System Agents; Anorexigenic Agents; Stimulants; ATC:N06BA04

Dosage Forms:
Tablets, SR tablets

Absorption:
readily absorbed in a biphasic manner. It reaches peak absorption at approximately two hours for the first phase and five hours for the second phase. bioavailability is low (approx. 30%)

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
methyl2-phenyl-2-(2-piperidyl)ethanoate





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