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dextromethylphenidate (Focalin, Focalin-XR DEXmethylphenidate)
Tradename: Focalin
Indications: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Dosage:
1) start 2.5 mg PO BID (Focalin XR: QD dosing)
2) titrate as indicated
Tabs: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
* Azstarys is a once a day combination of serdexmethylphenidate & immediate-release d-methylphenidate [2]
Mechanism of action:
- contains dex-methylphenidate (active isomer)
Manufacturer: Novartis
Interactions
drug adverse effects (more general classes)
General
methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Centedrine)
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM cid=154100
References
- Prescriber's Letter 9(1):1 2002
- Monaco K
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