Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
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Indications
Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) in pediatric patients 6 years and older and adults
- Narcolepsy Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets are a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and Narcolepsy ( 1 ).
Contre-indications
2.3Dosage Reduction and Discontinuation
If paradoxical worsening of symptoms or other adverse reactions occur, reduce the dosage, or, if necessary, discontinue methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets. If improvement is not observed after appropriate dosage adjustment over a one-month period, the drug should be discontinued. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or other components of methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets. Hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions, have been reported in patients treated with methylphenidate [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] .
- Concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or within 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with an MAOI, because of the risk of hypertensive crises [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] .
- Known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or other product components of methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets ( 4 ).
- Concurrent treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or use of an MAOI within the preceding 14 days ( 4 ).
Mises en garde et précautions d’emploi
- Risks to Patients with Serious Cardiac Disease: Avoid use in patients with known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, or other serious cardiac disease ( 5.2 ).



