Methylphenidate

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Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate is a stimulant drug commonly used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It gained widespread recognition under the trade name Ritalin from controversy surrounding its use in the treatment of ADHD.


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Drug Bank at http://www.drugbank.ca/cgi-bin/getCard.cgi?CARD=DB00422.txt