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methylphenidate and Avitaminosis

methylphenidate has been researched along with Avitaminosis 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.

Avitaminosis: A condition due to a deficiency of one or more essential vitamins. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Mounting controversy over the widespread use of methylphenidate and possible life-threatening effects from its long-term use make it imperative that alternative modalities be implemented for ADHD management."2.41Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children: rationale for its integrative management. ( Kidd, PM, 2000)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kidd, PM1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Avitaminosis

ArticleYear
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children: rationale for its integrative management.
    Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic, 2000, Volume: 5, Issue:5

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Avitaminosis; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chil

2000