Decmethylphenidate XR

Question 1

Alternative name for Dexmethylphenidate XR

Answer 1

Focalin XR

Question 2

How to find dose equivalency of dexmethylphenidate XR to methylphenidate

Answer 2

Start at half of methylphenidate dose

.5 x Methylphenidate dose

10mg of Dexmethylphenidate XR = 20 mg of Methylphenidate

Question 3

At what dose should we start Focalin XR

Answer 3

10 mg QD

Since it is extended, we do not need to use it twice a day

Question 4

How should we titrate Dexmethylphenidate XR?

Answer 4

10 mg per day every week.

Question 5

How much should we increase Focalin XR, if there is minimum to no response

Answer 5

By 10mg Daily

Question 6

Different than short acting focalin

Maximum dose of Focalin XR

Answer 6

40 mg

Question 7

When should our veterans expect to feel the impact of Focalin XR

Answer 7

Within 30 minutes

Question 8

How long should our veterans expect the impact of Focalin XR to last

Answer 8

Rogers and ICU RN shift (8 - 12 hours)

Question 9

Considered the therapeutic dose of Dexmethylphenidate EX

Answer 9

20 - 40 mg / qAM

Question 10

What is Dexmethylphenidate XR FDA approved for:

Answer 10

ADHD