methylphenidate Flashcards
1
Q
brand name
A
Concerta
2
Q
FDA approved for…
A
ADHD, narcolepsy
3
Q
Off label use for…
A
Treatment resistant depression
4
Q
Mechanism of action
A
Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors.
5
Q
Parts of the brain where it works
A
- Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
- Basal ganglia
- Medial prefrontal cortex, hypothalamus
6
Q
Enhancing dopamine and norepi in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex…
A
Improves attention, concentration, executive function, and wakefulness
7
Q
Enhancing dopamine in the basal ganglia
A
improves hyperactivity symptoms
