Methylphenidate hydrochloride
| Methylphenidate hydrochloride | |
|---|---|
| Term | Methylphenidate hydrochloride |
| Short definition | Methylphenidate hydrochloride - (pronounced) (MEH-thul-feh-NIH-dayt HY-droh-KLOR-ide) drug used to treat certain behavioral disorders, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is also being studied as a way to improve brain function in patients being treated with cancer drugs. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride - (pronounced) (MEH-thul-feh-NIH-dayt HY-droh-KLOR-ide) drug used to treat certain behavioral disorders, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is also being studied as a way to improve brain function in patients being treated with cancer drugs. Methylphenidate hydrochloride acts on certain parts of the brain. It is a type of central nervous system stimulant. Also called Concerta and Ritalin
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