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methylphenidate and Adolescent Gynecomastia

methylphenidate has been researched along with Adolescent Gynecomastia in 4 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Although gynecomastia associated with methylphenidate monotherapy in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has already been reported in some adverse event databases, based on a review of the literature it appears that only five case reports have been published."9.12Possible association between methylphenidate treatment in a child with autism spectrum disorder and subsequent gynecomastia ( Balázs, J; Kollárovics, N; Nagy, P, 2021)
" Although gynecomastia associated with methylphenidate monotherapy in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has already been reported in some adverse event databases, based on a review of the literature it appears that only five case reports have been published."5.12Possible association between methylphenidate treatment in a child with autism spectrum disorder and subsequent gynecomastia ( Balázs, J; Kollárovics, N; Nagy, P, 2021)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kollárovics, N1
Nagy, P1
Balázs, J1
Coskun, M1
Adak, I1
Akaltun, I1
Ensat, F1
Edelbauer, M1
Wechselberger, G1
Mendhekar, DN1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Adolescent Gynecomastia

ArticleYear
Possible association between methylphenidate treatment in a child with autism spectrum disorder and subsequent gynecomastia
    Orvosi hetilap, 2021, 10-17, Volume: 162, Issue:42

    Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child; Gynecomastia; Humans; Male; Methylphenidate

2021

Other Studies

3 other studies available for methylphenidate and Adolescent Gynecomastia

ArticleYear
Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014, Volume: 34, Issue:4

    Topics: Child; Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; Drug Therapy, Combination; Gynecomastia; Humans; Male; Methylphen

2014
Unilateral gynecomastia in a prepubertal boy.
    European journal of pediatrics, 2012, Volume: 171, Issue:1

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child; Gynecomasti

2012
Clonidine-induced gynecomastia and hyperprolactinemia in a 6-year-old child.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2005, Volume: 66, Issue:12

    Topics: Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Clonidine; Comor

2005