Concerta (Methylphenidate)
Concerta is used to manage Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to improve the ability to pay attention and control impulses. It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. Also help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people with ADHD. Methylphenidate is used with other treatment modalities to improve the following group of developmentally inappropriate symptoms associated with ADHD. Concerta is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it contains methylphenidate that can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines or street drugs.
Moderate-to-severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity. Long-acting formulations of psychostimulants is considered the most effective and widely used treatment for ADHD, and are considered first-line options for children, adolescents, and adults. This medicine is used as part of a total treatment program that also includes social, educational, and psychological treatment. This technology features a semipermeable rate-controlling membrane surrounding an osmotic core, which contains a push layer and a drug layer. There is a dose-related effect of psychostimulants on receptor stimulation, where higher doses are shown to increase norepinephrine.
When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The drug is then released via osmotic pressure through a laser-drilled hole in the membrane at a controlled rate. The MLRTM release system allows for a sustained effect for 10-12 hours, your doctor may want to change the dose. The benefit of this type of delivery system is extended symptom relief and reduction in the number of daily doses. Methylphenidate contains a blackbox warning stating that CNS stimulants, including methylphenidate-containing products and amphetamines. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food.
