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methylphenidate and Cancer-Associated Pain

methylphenidate has been researched along with Cancer-Associated Pain 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This review potentially supports the use of methylphenidate for opioid-induced sedation, cognitive decline and fatigue in cancer patients."4.98The Use of Methylphenidate for Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Cancer Patients: A Review. ( Andrew, BN; Guan, NC; Jaafar, NRN, 2018)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Andrew, BN1
Guan, NC1
Jaafar, NRN1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Cancer-Associated Pain

ArticleYear
The Use of Methylphenidate for Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Cancer Patients: A Review.
    Current drug targets, 2018, Volume: 19, Issue:8

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Animals; Cancer Pain; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cognitive Dysfunction;

2018