Generic Name
Dexmethylphenidate
Brand Name
Focalin, Focalin XR
Class
ADHD agents; stimulants
Proposed Mechanism(s) of Action
Dexmethylphenidate facilitates the release and blocks the reuptake of both norepinephrine and dopamine.
Indication
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Off-Label Use
Narcolepsy and depression (treatment-resistant).
Side Effects
Serious
Psychotic episodes, seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, hypomania, mania, and possible suicidal ideation.
Common
Insomnia, irritability, tremor, anxiety, and tics (exacerbation, dizziness, anorexia, blurred vision).
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Akins, C., Gonzalez, E.A. (2018). Dexmethylphenidate. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_1648
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