Focalin XR
Focalin XR Brand names, Focalin XR Analogs
- 4311/B Ciba
- Calocain
- Centedein
- Centedrin
- Centedrine
- Centredin
- Concerta
- Focalin
- Focalin XR
- Methylphen
- Meridil
- Metadate
- Metadate CD
- Metadate ER
- Methyl phenidyl acetate
- Methylin
- Methylin ER
- Methylofenidan
- Methylphenidan
- Methylphenidate HCl
- Methylphenidate hydrochloride
- Methylphenidatum [Inn-Latin]
- Methylphenidylacetate hydrochloride
- Methypatch
- Metilfenidat hydrochloride
- Metilfenidato [Inn-Spanish]
- Metilfenidato [Italian]
- Phenidylate
- Plimasine
- PMS-Methylphenidate
- Riphenidate
- Ritalin
- Ritalin hydrochloride
- Ritalin LA
- Ritalin SR
- Ritalin-SR
- Ritaline
- Ritcher Works
Focalin XR Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Focalin XR Chemical_Formula
C14H19NO2
Focalin XR RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/methphen.htm
Focalin XR fda sheet
Focalin XR msds (material safety sheet)
Focalin XR Synthesis Reference
M. Hartmann, L. Panizzon, U.S. Pat. 2,507,631 (1950)
Focalin XR Molecular Weight
233.306 g/mol
Focalin XR Melting Point
224-226oC
Focalin XR H2O Solubility
1255mg/L
Focalin XR State
Solid
Focalin XR LogP
3.192
Focalin XR Dosage Forms
Tablets; Tablets (sustained release)
Focalin XR Indication
For use as an integral part of a total treatment program which typically includes other remedial measures (psychological, educational, social) for a stabilizing effect in children with a behavioral syndrome characterized by the following group of developmentally inappropriate symptoms: moderate-to-severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity.
Focalin XR Pharmacology
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of attention-deficit disorders in children and for narcolepsy. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of dextroamphetamine.
Focalin XR Absorption
Readily absorbed in a biphasic manner. It reaches peak absorption at approximately two hours for the first phase and five hours for the second phase. Bioavailability is low (approximately 30%)
Focalin XR side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include vomiting, agitation, tremors, hyperreflexia, muscle twitching, convulsions (may be followed by coma), euphoria, confusion, hallucinations, delirium, sweating, flushing, headache, hyperpyrexia, tachycardia, palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, mydriasis, and dryness of mucous membranes. LD50=190mg/kg (orally in mice)
Focalin XR Patient Information
Focalin XR Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
