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methylphenidate and Bewilderment

methylphenidate has been researched along with Bewilderment in 5 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
"The reviewed studies support the use of methylphenidate to improve end-of-life patient cognitive functions, particularly in the case of hypoactive delirium."4.86[Using psychostimulants in end-of-life patients with hypoactive delirium and cognitive disorders: A literature review]. ( Elie, D; Gagnon, B; Gagnon, P; Giguère, A, 2010)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (60.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Elie, D1
Gagnon, P1
Gagnon, B1
Giguère, A1
Dempsey, M1
Somerville, ER1
Bruni, J1
Branconnier, RJ1
Cole, JO1
Johnson, PC1
Shaw, J1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Bewilderment

ArticleYear
[Using psychostimulants in end-of-life patients with hypoactive delirium and cognitive disorders: A literature review].
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 2010, Volume: 55, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cognition Disorders; Confusion; Delirium; Depress

2010

Trials

1 trial available for methylphenidate and Bewilderment

ArticleYear
A vitamin, anabolic, stimulant mixture. Is this form of medication advantageous for debilitated geriatric patients?
    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1966, Volume: 14, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anabolic Agents; Body Weight; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Confusion;

1966

Other Studies

3 other studies available for methylphenidate and Bewilderment

ArticleYear
A true mystery diagnosis.
    Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, 2011, Volume: 52, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Confusion; Diagnosis,

2011
Tonic status epilepticus presenting as confusional state.
    Annals of neurology, 1983, Volume: 13, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Cognition Disorders; Confusion; Diazepam; Electroencephalography; Humans; Male; Methylph

1983
The therapeutic role of methylphenidate in senile organic brain syndrome.
    Proceedings of the annual meeting of the American Psychopathological Association, 1980, Volume: 69

    Topics: Aged; Anxiety; Confusion; Dementia; Depression; Double-Blind Method; Electroencephalography; Factor

1980