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methylphenidate and AIDS Dementia Complex

methylphenidate has been researched along with AIDS Dementia Complex in 3 studies

Methylphenidate: A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
methylphenidate : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of the two threo isomers of methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate. A central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hyperactivity disorders in children and for the treatment of narcolepsy.
methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate : A amino acid ester that is methyl phenylacetate in which one of the hydrogens alpha to the carbonyl group is replaced by a piperidin-2-yl group.

AIDS Dementia Complex: A neurologic condition associated with the ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME and characterized by impaired concentration and memory, slowness of hand movements, ATAXIA, incontinence, apathy, and gait difficulties associated with HIV-1 viral infection of the central nervous system. Pathologic examination of the brain reveals white matter rarefaction, perivascular infiltrates of lymphocytes, foamy macrophages, and multinucleated giant cells. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp760-1; N Engl J Med, 1995 Apr 6;332(14):934-40)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brown, GR1
Fernandez, F1
White, JC1
Christensen, JF1
Singer, CM1

Reviews

2 reviews available for methylphenidate and AIDS Dementia Complex

ArticleYear
The use of methylphenidate for cognitive decline associated with HIV disease.
    International journal of psychiatry in medicine, 1995, Volume: 25, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; AIDS Dementia Complex; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Administration Schedule; Female

1995
Neuropsychiatric aspects of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
    Current psychiatry reports, 2002, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: AIDS Dementia Complex; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cognition Disorders; HIV Seropositivity; H

2002

Trials

1 trial available for methylphenidate and AIDS Dementia Complex

ArticleYear
Methylphenidate as a treatment for depression in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: an n-of-1 trial.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1992, Volume: 53, Issue:5

    Topics: AIDS Dementia Complex; Ambulatory Care; Cognition; Depressive Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Humans;

1992