Is methylphenidate a phenethylamine?

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the phenethylamine and piperidine classes.

What is Medikinet used to treat?

Medikinet is indicated as part of a comprehensive treatment programme for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6 years of age and over when remedial measures alone prove insufficient. Treatment must be initiated under the supervision of a specialist in childhood behaviour disorders.

Why is methylphenidate controlled?

RITALIN is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep RITALIN in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away RITALIN may harm others, and is against the law.

Does methylphenidate affect serotonin?

Methylphenidate promotes a dose-dependent behavioral profile that is very comparable to that of amphetamine. Amphetamine increases extracellular norepinephrine and serotonin, in addition to its effects on dopamine, and these latter effects may play a role in the behavioral effects of amphetamine-like stimulants.

How does Xaggitin make you feel?

Taking methylphenidate with these type of medicine could cause a life threatening increase of ‘serotonin’ in the brain (serotonin syndrome), which may lead to feeling confused or restless, sweating, shivering, muscle jerks or fast heartbeat.

Can you take Medikinet without food?

Methylphenidate hydrochloride is absorbed much faster from Medikinet XL when the medicinal product is taken on an empty stomach. In this case, release may not be adequately sustained. Therefore Medikinet XL should not be administered without food. Medikinet XL should be given in the morning with or after breakfast.

What type of drug is Medikinet XL?

MEDIKINET XL is a form of methylphenidate with “controlled release” action which releases the drug gradually over a prolonged period of time.