Methylphenidate SR
RITALIN SR
Pronunciation: meth-il-FEN-i-dayt (RIT-a-lin)
“Write a line on Math final date”
Wide eyes → stimulant
Scantron → methylphenidate product (“Math final date”)
What it isSustained-release dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (RITALIN SR, 1982); ADHD.
Why this oneIts Wax-matrix CR tablet gives 4-8 h (Carlat Table 1) of less predictable coverage than modern long-acting products.
What limits itDo not crush the tablet. Abuse, appetite loss, insomnia, and blood-pressure elevation retain the usual stimulant limits.
FDA-approved for
- ADHD (1982)
⚠ 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
- Can RITALIN SR tablets be crushed?
No. - What release system does RITALIN SR use?
A wax-matrix CR tablet.