Methylphenidate Hcl (Methylphenidate Hcl)
Overview of Methylphenidate Hcl
Methylphenidate Hcl is a centrally acting sympathatomimetic agent.Methylphenidate Hcl is a central nervous system stimulant. It increases mental alertness. Methylphenidate Hcl is used in the treatment of narcolepsy. Methylphenidate Hcl is used as an adjunct therapy to remedial measures (psychological, educational and social) in the managemnt of minimal brain dysfunction.
Indication of Methylphenidate Hcl
Methylphenidate Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Attention deficit disorders, Depression, Narcolepsy, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Apathetic behaviour, Chronic fatigue, Drug-induced lethargy, Psychoneurosis, Stuttering.
Contraindication of Methylphenidate Hcl
Methylphenidate (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Agitation,Alcohol dependence,Anxiety,Cardiac arrhythmia,Epilepsy,Glucoma,Hypertension,Psychosis,Thyrotoxicosis,Gille de la tourette syndrome,Tension,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Methylphenidate Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Methylphenidate (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Depression, Agitation, Hyperactivity.,Methylphenidate (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Convulsions, Cardiac arrhythmias. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Methylphenidate (HCl) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Methylphenidate (HCl) include Vomiting, Tachycardia, Cardiac arrhythmias, Convulsions, Confusion, Hallucinations, Sweating, Hyperventilation, Tremor, Mydriasis, Delusions, Sweating, Pallor, Elevation of BP, Hyperreflexia, Respiratory stimulation, Hyperflexia, Cardiac insufficiency, Loss of conciousness, hyperreflexia, Muscle twitching.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Methylphenidate (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Anorexia, Restlessness, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Insomnia, Nervousness, Abdominal pain, Weight loss, nervousness, Nervousness, dizziness.
Precautions of Methylphenidate Hcl
Perform periodic blood counts, platelets and differential counts during prolong therapy with methylphenidate. Abrupt discontinuation after long-term administration is not recommended. Methylphenidate should be used cautiously in the patient with the history of the emotional instability, alcoholism or the subtance abuse because the potential for abuse is increased.