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methylphenidate and Pruritus

methylphenidate has been researched along with Pruritus 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.

Pruritus: An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Feely, MA1
Litin, SC1
Bundrick, JB1
Coskun, M1
Tutkunkardas, MD1
Zoroglu, S1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for methylphenidate and Pruritus

ArticleYear
Clinical Pearls in palliative medicine.
    Disease-a-month : DM, 2017, Volume: 63, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Advance Care Planning; Aged; Antiemetics; Baclofen; Benzodiazepines; Constipation; Depressive

2017
OROS methylphenidate-induced skin eruptions.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2009, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delayed-Action Pre

2009