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methylphenidate and Critical Illness

methylphenidate has been researched along with Critical Illness in 2 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.

Critical Illness: A disease or state in which death is possible or imminent.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"refusal of food, apathy and congestive heart failure) resulted in recovery to a stable health condition and stabilization of dementia."1.46[Methylphenidate in a patient with Alzheimer's disease : Increase in drive and cardiac performance]. ( Schuhfried, G, 2017)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Schuhfried, G2
Wergin, R1
Modrykamien, A1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Critical Illness

ArticleYear
Cognitive impairment in ICU survivors: assessment and therapy.
    Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine, 2012, Volume: 79, Issue:10

    Topics: Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Cognition; Cognition Disorders; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Critical Il

2012

Other Studies

1 other study available for methylphenidate and Critical Illness

ArticleYear
[Methylphenidate in a patient with Alzheimer's disease : Increase in drive and cardiac performance].
    Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2017, Volume: 50, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Alzheimer Disease; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Critical Illness; Fatigue;

2017