Methylphenidate Flashcards
1
Q
what type of drug is Methylphenidate
A
Noradrenaline/dopamine releaser
Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant.
2
Q
what is Methylphenidate used to treat??
A
attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy
3
Q
mechanism of action of methylphenidate?
A
inhibits the sodium dependent dopamine transporter, and therefore blocks dopamine uptake in central adrenergic neurons. This causes increased sympathomimetic activity in the CNS.
In addition Methylphenidate is also thought to block the reuptake of norepinephrine
