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methylphenidate and Refractory Depression

methylphenidate has been researched along with Refractory Depression 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.

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
Parker, G1
Brotchie, H1
McClure, G1
Fletcher, K1
Chan, HN1
Mitchell, PB1
Loo, CK1
Harvey, SB1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Refractory Depression

ArticleYear
Pharmacological treatment approaches to difficult-to-treat depression.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 2013, 09-16, Volume: 199, Issue:S6

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant; Disea

2013

Other Studies

1 other study available for methylphenidate and Refractory Depression

ArticleYear
Psychostimulants for managing unipolar and bipolar treatment-resistant melancholic depression: a medium-term evaluation of cost benefits.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2013, Volume: 151, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Bipolar Disorder; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cost-Benefit An

2013