Generic name: methylphenidate (transdermal) [ meth-il-FEN-ih-date ]
Brand name: Daytrana
Dosage form: transdermal film, extended release (10 mg/9 hr; 15 mg/9 hr; 20 mg/9 hr; 30 mg/9 hr)
Drug class:CNS stimulants
What is methylphenidate transdermal?
Methylphenidate is a stimulant medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Methylphenidate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.
Methylphenidate may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder.
Call your doctor right away if you have: signs of heart problems--chest pain, feeling light-headed or short of breath; or signs of psychosis--paranoia, aggression, new behavior problems, seeing or hearing things that are not real.
Methylphenidate may be habit-forming. Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction. Keep the medication where others cannot get to it.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use methylphenidate if you are allergic to methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, and others), or if you have:
