Version 2.77

Descriptions

Methylphenidate (brand name Ritalin) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat depression, narcolepsy, brain injury, cancer, pain, cognitive disorders and to treat patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Methylphenidate can be admistered orally, intravenously or intranasally. This medication can be habit forming and has potential for abuse. Intranasal abuse can mimic the effects cocaine in both onset and type as it provides a rapid release of synaptic dopamine that causes an instant feeling of euphoria. Side effects can include insomnia, stomach ache, headache, and anorexia. PMID: 15014637 Source: Regenstrief LOINC

A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of attention-deficit disorders in children and for narcolepsy. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Methylphenidate
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2000-05-04
Construct for LOINC Short Name
Me-phenidate

LOINC Terminology Service (API) using HL7® FHIR® Get Info

CodeSystem lookup
https://fhir.loinc.org/CodeSystem/$lookup?system=http://loinc.org&code=LP16202-1
ConceptMap translate
https://fhir.loinc.org/ConceptMap/$translate?system=http://loinc.org&code=LP16202-1

Language Variants Get Info

Tag Language Translation
zh-CN Chinese (China) 哌甲酯
fr-CA French (Canada) Méthylphénidate
et-EE Estonian (Estonia) Metüülfenidaat
es-ES Spanish (Spain) Metilfenidato
it-IT Italian (Italy) Metilfenidato
tr-TR Turkish (Turkey) Metilfenidat
ru-RU Russian (Russian Federation) Метилфенидат
nl-NL Dutch (Netherlands) methylfenidaat
fr-BE French (Belgium) Méthylphénidate