methylphenidate hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of the synthetic central nervous system stimulant methylphenidate. Methylphenidate appears to activate the brain stem arousal system and cortex to produce its stimulant effect and, in some clinical settings, may improve cognitive function.
| Synonym: | d-methylphenidate |
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| US brand name: | Concerta Quillivant XR Ritalin |
| Chemical structure: | alpha-phenyl-2-piperidineacetic acid methyl ester hydrochloride |
| NSC code: | 169868 |