Methylphenidate Extended Release

Question 1

Another name for Methylphenidate ER

Answer 1

Concerta

Question 2

Considered the therapuetic dosages for Methylphenidate ER

Answer 2

18 - 72 Mg

Question 3

At what time should we instruct our veterans to take their methylphenidate ER (This goes for all psycho stimulants btw).

Answer 3

In the morning

You shoud do it PRIOR to eating.

Question 4

Typical starting dose of methylphenidate ER?

Answer 4

18 mg

36 for some individuals

Question 5

Typical duration of methylphenidate ER

Answer 5

12 hours , a typical nursing shift.

Question 6

When should we instruct our veterans on when they should feel Methylphenidate ER working?

Answer 6

1 hour to 1.5 hour (s) after administration

Question 7

How do you find the equivalent dose of Methylphenidate ER to Methylphenidate?

Answer 7

1.2 : 1

1.2 x methylphenidate dose

Question 8

Typical side effects of Methylphenidate

Answer 8

Tics

Decreased appetite

Insomnia

Dry Mouth

Headache

GI (Nausea and cramps)

Agitation

Question 9

Labs or test to obtain and assess prior to administration of Methylphenidate ER

Answer 9

EKG**

CBC and platelet count** (Baseline and periodically).

UDS

Blood pressure

Question 10

What medical history do we want to assess for PRIOR to the usage of methylphenidate ER?

Answer 10

Cardiovascular disease