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methylphenidate and Paralysis, Sleep

methylphenidate has been researched along with Paralysis, Sleep 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
"Narcolepsy is a serious neurological condition in which patients are overcome by persistent, excessive feelings of fatigue and drowsiness."2.45Narcolepsy: clinical decision making for the primary care physician. ( Hazin, R; Iqbal, M; Khan, F, 2009)

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
Khan, F1
Hazin, R1
Iqbal, M1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Paralysis, Sleep

ArticleYear
Narcolepsy: clinical decision making for the primary care physician.
    Southern medical journal, 2009, Volume: 102, Issue:12

    Topics: Benzhydryl Compounds; Biomarkers; Cataplexy; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Decision Making; Dia

2009