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Methylphenidate XR (Adhansia)
ADHANSIA XR
Pronunciation: meth-il-FEN-i-dayt (ad-HAN-see-a)
“A.D.D. answer”
Wide eyes → stimulant
Scantron → methylphenidate product (“Math final date”)
What it isMethylphenidate XR (Adhansia) (ADHANSIA XR, 2019): sprinklable capsule with 20% IR / 80% DR beads.
Why this oneDuration 10-16 h (Carlat Table 1); same molecule and elimination kinetics as the parent, different formulation.
What limits itApproved ages (ADHD label): 6-17, adults. Class warnings of the parent molecule apply.
FDA-approved for
- ADHD (2019)
⚠ BOXED WARNING
- Abuse, misuse and addiction
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Legacy pregnancy categoryC
Defining liabilityHypertension, appetite/weight effects, misuse and stimulant-induced psychosis or arrhythmia.
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Self-check
- What is ADHANSIA XR’s bead ratio?
20% IR / 80% DR. - What duration of action is listed for ADHANSIA XR?
10–16 h (Carlat Table 1).