Methylphenidate

Known as a central nervous system stimulant, Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. It influences and affects the chemicals in the brain that control impulses and hyperactivity. This means that it helps you to concentrate and pay attention more and control various behavior problems.

Let your doctor know if:

• You have a history of epilepsy
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Tourette’s syndrome
• Depression

This drug should not to be used at all if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, and selegiline in the last two weeks.

It is vital that you take this drug exactly as it has been prescribed by your doctor. While taking this medicine, you may need to undergo regular physical checks with your doctor.

Contact your doctor immediately if you have muscle twitches, seizures, chest pain, numbness, vision problems and hallucinations.

This drug is used to treat the following:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd)

• Hypersensitivity

• Glaucoma

• Pheochromocytoma

This drug has the following side effects:

• Increased Heart Rate

• Chest Pain

• Fever

• Joint Pain

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Sinusitis

• Pruritus

• Agitation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking this drug with alcohol may increase the blood pressure and heart rate.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients should not drive or operate machinery if they get affected symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Methylphenidate as ingredient

• Addwize Od 18Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Inspiral 5Mg Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Inspiral 20Mg Tablet Sr

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Concerta 18Mg Tablet

  Johnson & Johnson Ltd

• Concerta 54Mg Tablet

  Johnson & Johnson Ltd

• Meth Od 20Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Meth OD 10mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Inspiral 20Mg Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Concerta 36Mg Tablet

  Johnson & Johnson Ltd

• Addwize 10Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

This drug inhibits dopamine re-absorption in central adrenergic neurons by inhibiting transport of dopamine or carrier proteins. It causes enhanced sympathomimetic function in the Central Nervous System.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This drug interacts with caffeine, ibuprofen, fish oil, lyrica, prozac, etc.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Do not use this drug if you suffer from cardiac disease, tics, renal dysfunction, etc.