Matching articles for "Focalin"

In Brief: Alternatives to Adderall

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 28, 2022;  (Issue 1664)
The short-acting formulation of mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall, and generics) FDA-approved for treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, is currently in short supply...
The short-acting formulation of mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall, and generics) FDA-approved for treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, is currently in short supply in the US. Until an adequate supply is restored, patients may be looking for alternatives.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2022 Nov 28;64(1664):191-2 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Azstarys (Serdexmethylphenidate/Dexmethylphenidate) for ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 4, 2021;  (Issue 1634)
The FDA has approved a long-acting fixed-dose combination of the stimulant dexmethylphenidate and the prodrug serdexmethylphenidate (Azstarys – Corium) for once-daily treatment of...
The FDA has approved a long-acting fixed-dose combination of the stimulant dexmethylphenidate and the prodrug serdexmethylphenidate (Azstarys – Corium) for once-daily treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients ≥6 years old. Azstarys is the first product containing serdexmethylphenidate to become available in the US.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2021 Oct 4;63(1634):157-9 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 27, 2020;  (Issue 1590)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that has been diagnosed in up to 10% of school-age children in the US and frequently persists into adulthood. A study...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that has been diagnosed in up to 10% of school-age children in the US and frequently persists into adulthood. A study in a large Danish cohort found that ADHD was associated with higher mortality rates in children, adolescents, and adults, mainly due to accidents. Pharmacologic treatment of ADHD in children has been reported to decrease the risk of substance abuse in adolescents, and use of ADHD medications in adults has been associated with a reduced risk of serious traffic accidents and criminal behavior.4-6 Drugs approved by the FDA for treatment of ADHD are listed in Table 1.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2020 Jan 27;62(1590):9-15 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Jornay PM - Evening-Dosed Methylphenidate for ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 12, 2019;  (Issue 1578)
The FDA has approved Jornay PM (Ironshore), a capsule formulation of methylphenidate with a delayed-release outer layer and an extended-release inner layer, for once-nightly treatment of attention-deficit...
The FDA has approved Jornay PM (Ironshore), a capsule formulation of methylphenidate with a delayed-release outer layer and an extended-release inner layer, for once-nightly treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients >6 years old. Jornay PM is the first methylphenidate product to become available in the US that is taken in the evening; other long-acting methylphenidate formulations are taken in the morning. It is being marketed specifically for patients who have disruptive ADHD symptoms in the morning.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2019 Aug 12;61(1578):126-8 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Cotempla XR-ODT - Another Long-Acting Methylphenidate for ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 6, 2017;  (Issue 1533)
The FDA has approved an extended-release orally disintegrating tablet formulation of methylphenidate (Cotempla XR-ODT – Neos Therapeutics) for once-daily treatment of attention-defi...
The FDA has approved an extended-release orally disintegrating tablet formulation of methylphenidate (Cotempla XR-ODT – Neos Therapeutics) for once-daily treatment of attention-defi cit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children 6-17 years old. Cotempla XR-ODT is the first extended-release orally disintegrating tablet formulation of methylphenidate to become available in the US.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2017 Nov 6;59(1533):183-5 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

QuilliChew ER - Extended-Release Chewable Methylphenidate Tablets

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 23, 2016;  (Issue 1495)
The FDA has approved a once-daily, extended-release chewable tablet formulation of methylphenidate (QuilliChew ER – Pfizer) for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is the...
The FDA has approved a once-daily, extended-release chewable tablet formulation of methylphenidate (QuilliChew ER – Pfizer) for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is the first long-acting chewable formulation of the drug to be marketed in the US. Immediate-release chewable methylphenidate tablets (Methylin, and generics) have been available since 2003.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2016 May 23;58(1495):68-9 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 16, 2015;  (Issue 1464)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavior disorder that has been diagnosed in up to 10% of school-age children in the US, most often in boys, and frequently persists into...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavior disorder that has been diagnosed in up to 10% of school-age children in the US, most often in boys, and frequently persists into adulthood. A recent study in a large Danish cohort found that ADHD was associated with increased mortality in children, adolescents, and adults, mainly due to accidents. Pharmacologic treatment of ADHD has been reported to lower the risk of serious traffic accidents and criminal behavior.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2015 Mar 16;57(1464):37-40 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Quillivant XR - An Extended-Release Oral Suspension of Methylphenidate

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 4, 2013;  (Issue 1409)
The FDA has approved a once-daily, extended-release oral suspension of methylphenidate (Quillivant XR – Pfizer) for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is the first liquid...
The FDA has approved a once-daily, extended-release oral suspension of methylphenidate (Quillivant XR – Pfizer) for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is the first liquid formulation of the drug to be marketed for once-daily use. A short-acting oral solution (Methylin, and generics) has been available since 2003.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2013 Feb 4;55(1409):10-1 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for Treatment of ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 1, 2011;  (Issue 105)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavior disorder that occurs in about 5% of school-age children, most often in boys, and frequently persists into young...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavior disorder that occurs in about 5% of school-age children, most often in boys, and frequently persists into young adulthood.
Treat Guidel Med Lett. 2011 May;9(105):23-8 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Focalin XR for ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 23, 2009;  (Issue 1308)
Short-acting methylphenidate (MPH) is effective for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but its 3-5 hour duration of action usually requires mid-day dosing in school, which children...
Short-acting methylphenidate (MPH) is effective for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but its 3-5 hour duration of action usually requires mid-day dosing in school, which children may find disruptive or stigmatizing.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2009 Mar 23;51(1308):22-4 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for Treatment of ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 1, 2006;  (Issue 51)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavior disorder that occurs in 5-7% of school-age children and has also been estimated to occur in about 4% of adults. ADHD is characterized by...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavior disorder that occurs in 5-7% of school-age children and has also been estimated to occur in about 4% of adults. ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of frequent, severe inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that starts before the age of 7, is present in 2 or more settings (such as home and school), causes significant impairment in function, and is not caused by another mental disorder. The drugs approved for treatment of ADHD by the FDA are listed in this article. Except for atomoxetine, they are all stimulants and are classified as controlled substances by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Treat Guidel Med Lett. 2006 Nov;4(51):77-82 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Prilosec, Nexium and Stereoisomers

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 23, 2003;  (Issue 1159)
Recently pharmaceutical manufacturers have marketed a stereoisomer of a successful drug nearing patent expiration as a new drug. Examples, such as esomeprazole (Nexium) , levalbuterol (Xopenex), escitalopram...
Recently pharmaceutical manufacturers have marketed a stereoisomer of a successful drug nearing patent expiration as a new drug. Examples, such as esomeprazole (Nexium) , levalbuterol (Xopenex), escitalopram (Lexapro) and dexmethylphenidate
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2003 Jun 23;45(1159):51-2 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Atomoxetine (Strattera) for ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 3, 2003;  (Issue 1149)
Atomoxetine (Strattera - Lilly) is the first non-stimulant drug to be approved by the FDA for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unlike other drugs approved for use in ADHD, it is not...
Atomoxetine (Strattera - Lilly) is the first non-stimulant drug to be approved by the FDA for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unlike other drugs approved for use in ADHD, it is not a controlled substance and is approved for use in adults as well as children. Older non-stimulant drugs that have been used to treat ADHD, although not FDA-approved, include the alpha2-agonist clonidine (Catapres, and others) and the tricyclic antidepressant desipramine (Norpramin, and others) (Medical Letter 1996; 38:109).
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2003 Feb 3;45(1149):11-2 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) For ADHD

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 13, 2002;  (Issue 1130)
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin - Novartis), a new formulation of methylphenidate (Ritalin, and others) is now available for treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dexmethylphenidate is the...
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin - Novartis), a new formulation of methylphenidate (Ritalin, and others) is now available for treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dexmethylphenidate is the d-threo-enantiomer of racemic methylphenidate. "Now the right half may be all your patients need," said a recent ad. Focalin is the third new methylphenidate formulation marketed in the last two years.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2002 May 13;44(1130):45-6 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction