Methylin ER

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Overview:

Methylin ER (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

Methylin ER Oral : User Ratings covering uses, effectiveness,...  -  Feb 29, 2008
My son was diagnosed with ADHD July 2007. I didn't think I would ever medicate my child in this way but I'm glad that I have because he is more focused and ... WebMD

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Methylin ER (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended ... proven efficacy and safety. "Methylin ER adds two more dosing options to help ... ... Pay-Per-View - University Wire - 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

Learn about Methylphenidate from Consumer Reports Health.  -  Jan 6, 2007
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Methylin, Methylin ER) is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and ... consumerreports.org

Comments on: Cholesterol Drugs For Kids Recommended - CBS News  -  Jul 7, 2008
It wasn''t long ago that they put millions of kids on Ritalin, Brand Names: Concerta, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Methylin ER, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, ... CBS News

DOLLARS & SENSE; He has a cure for high drug prices.(VARIETY) | …  -  Jun 23, 2005
The price for one drug, Methylin ER, a Ritalin generic, was $63.61, compared with $128.99 for 180 20-milligram pills at MedSave. "Quite honestly, the low ... Pay-Per-View - Star Tribune - HighBeam Research

He has a cure for high drug prices  -  Jun 23, 2005
The price for one drug, Methylin ER, a Ritalin generic, was $63.61, compared with $128.99 for 180 20-milligram pills at MedSave. "Quite honestly, the low ... $2.75 - Minneapolis Star-Tribune - NewsBank

Ped Med: Wading through ADHD drug options.  -  Apr 12, 2006
...--methylphenidate (Concerta, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Methylin ER, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA). The only non-stimulant in the bunch, ... Free with registration - UPI Health Business - AccessMyLibrary.com

FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of All Methylin Chewable Tablets  -  Feb 14, 2005
...not affected by this recall, including its liquid (Methylin Oral Solution), extended-release (Methylin ER), and immediate-release (Methylin) products. ... Medscape

ADHD: Natural alternative treatment options  -  Dec 5, 2008
Most children treated for ADHD are prescribed stimulant drugs, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin, Metadate, Methylin ER) or ... AZFamily

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Methylin ER 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:
Methylin ER 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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