Methylin ER
Generic name:methylphenidate (oral route) [ meth-il-FEN-i-date ]
Drug class:CNS stimulants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2022.
CNS stimulants, including methylphenidate extended-release orally disintegrating tablets, other methylphenidate-containing products, and amphetamines, have a high potential for abuse and dependence. Assess the risk of abuse prior to prescribing, and monitor for signs of abuse and dependence while on therapy .
Oral route(Powder for Suspension, Extended Release;Tablet, Extended Release Chewable;Capsule, Extended Release;Tablet;Tablet, Extended Release;Solution)Warning: Abuse and DependenceCNS stimulants, including methylphenidate hydrochloride, other methylphenidate-containing products, and amphetamines, have a high potential for abuse and dependence. Assess the risk of abuse prior to prescribing, and monitor for signs of abuse and dependence while on therapy .
Oral route(Tablet, Extended Release;Tablet, Chewable)Warning: Drug DependenceMethylphenidate hydrochloride should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients , such as those with history of drug dependence or alcoholism , because such patient may increase dosage on their own initiative .Chronic abusive use can lead to marked tolerance and psychological dependence with varying degrees of abnormal behavior. Frank psychotic episodes can occur, especially with parenteral abuse. Careful supervision is required during withdrawal from abusive use since severe depression , as well as the effects of chronic overactivity can occur. Withdrawal following chronic therapeutic use may unmask symptoms of the underlying disorder that may require follow up .Long-term follow-up may be required because of the patient's basic personality disturbances .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Aptensio XR
- Concerta
- Cotempla XR-ODT
- Jornay PM
- Metadate ER
- Methylin
- Methylin ER
- QuilliChew ER
- Quillivant XR
- Ritalin
- Ritalin LA
- Ritalin-SR
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Extended Release, Disintegrating
- Capsule, Extended Release Biphasic 40/60
- Capsule, Extended Release
- Capsule, Extended Release Biphasic 30/70
- Tablet, Chewable
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Solution
- Capsule, Extended Release Biphasic 50/50
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension, Extended Release
- Tablet, Extended Release, Chewable
Therapeutic Class: CNS Stimulant
Chemical Class: Amphetamine Related
Uses for Methylin ER
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
Methylphenidate is also used to treat narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is an uncontrollable desire for sleep or a sudden attack of deep sleep.
Methylphenidate works in the treatment of ADHD by increasing attention and decreasing restlessness in children and adults who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long, or are easily distracted and impulsive. This medicine is used as part of a