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methylphenidate and Aphasia

methylphenidate has been researched along with Aphasia in 1 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.

Aphasia: A cognitive disorder marked by an impaired ability to comprehend or express language in its written or spoken form. This condition is caused by diseases which affect the language areas of the dominant hemisphere. Clinical features are used to classify the various subtypes of this condition. General categories include receptive, expressive, and mixed forms of aphasia.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 76-year-old male with poststroke depression, seizure disorder, and global aphasia improved markedly when treated with methylphenidate."7.69Methylphenidate treatment of poststroke depression in a patient with global aphasia. ( Chaudhary, P; Masand, P, 1994)
"A 76-year-old male with poststroke depression, seizure disorder, and global aphasia improved markedly when treated with methylphenidate."3.69Methylphenidate treatment of poststroke depression in a patient with global aphasia. ( Chaudhary, P; Masand, P, 1994)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Masand, P1
Chaudhary, P1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methylphenidate and Aphasia

ArticleYear
Methylphenidate treatment of poststroke depression in a patient with global aphasia.
    Annals of clinical psychiatry : official journal of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists, 1994, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aphasia; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Dru

1994