Methyl Phenidate

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, lethargy. Depression. Obesity. Autism In the treatment of dependence on methamphetamine.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Arrhythmia, hypertension, liver damage. Patients who demonstrate drug seeking behaviour.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Epilepsy, pregnancy.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Abdominal pain, akathesia, alopecia, angina, appetite loss, anxiety and panic attacks, cardiac arrhythmia, sweating, dizziness, dyskinesia, dysphonia, headache, hypersensitivity, palpitation, pupil dialatation, weight loss (short term), drug dependence.

Drug Category/Class

Methyl Phenidate has 3 Brands listed


Addwize (10 mg)Inspiral SR (10 mg)
Inspiral SR (20 mg)

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