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methylphenidate and Death, Sudden

methylphenidate has been researched along with Death, Sudden in 3 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.

Death, Sudden: The abrupt cessation of all vital bodily functions, manifested by the permanent loss of total cerebral, respiratory, and cardiovascular functions.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Following reports of sudden death in patients taking medication to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this study aimed to identify cases of death in patients prescribed stimulants and atomoxetine and to determine any association between these and sudden death."1.35Mortality associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug treatment: a retrospective cohort study of children, adolescents and young adults using the general practice research database. ( Cranswick, N; McCarthy, S; Potts, L; Taylor, E; Wong, IC, 2009)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gould, MS1
Walsh, BT1
Munfakh, JL1
Kleinman, M1
Duan, N1
Olfson, M1
Greenhill, L1
Cooper, T1
Kuehn, BM1
McCarthy, S1
Cranswick, N1
Potts, L1
Taylor, E1
Wong, IC1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for methylphenidate and Death, Sudden

ArticleYear
Sudden death and use of stimulant medications in youths.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2009, Volume: 166, Issue:9

    Topics: Accidents, Traffic; Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; Adult; Age Distribution; Case-Control Studies;

2009
Stimulant use linked to sudden death in children without heart problems.
    JAMA, 2009, Aug-12, Volume: 302, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Case-Control Studies; Central Nervous Sys

2009
Mortality associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug treatment: a retrospective cohort study of children, adolescents and young adults using the general practice research database.
    Drug safety, 2009, Volume: 32, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with

2009