How does Methylphenidate work?

Generic Methylphenidate is used to treat patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also called ADHD. The drug inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline. The use of the drug increases their concentration in the synaptic cleft.

The action of the drug

The action of Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets comes within 15-30 minutes. The duration of effect is from 3 to 4 hours. The duration of action of the drug is also influenced by the individual characteristics of patients. At the end of the effect, ADHD symptoms may appear more frequently.

Dosage of the medicine

Methylphenidate should be taken only after consultation with the GP. The dosage should be set individually. The optimal effect is related neither to the plasma concentration nor to the weight of the patient.

The drug is not used for children under 6 years of age. The only exception to the prescription of the drug in children under 6 years of age may be prescribed by a physician. The initial single dose may be 2.5 or 5 mg. The dose is then usually increased by 5-10 mg each week until the maximum effect of treatment is achieved.

Adults need an average of 20-30 mg per day. In severe cases, your doctor may increase the dose to 60 mg. In mild disease, the daily dosage of the medication may be 5-10 mg, which is also determined by the doctor.

The daily dose is often divided into two or three separate doses. A single dose for adult patients is frequently 10 mg, and for children over 6 years of age, the optimal single dose is 5 mg.

Tradea LP

Tradea is used in the therapy of hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder. It is a powerful CNS stimulant that is prescribed to patients with narcolepsy, apathy, complications after a stroke. It is possible to use for children and adults.

Active ingredient and product forms

The active ingredient of Tradea Medication is methylphenidate in hydrochloride form. The substance was first synthesized in 1944, and since 1961, it began to be used in the United States to treat hyperactivity. In chemical nature, it is a methyl ester.

Methylphenidate is a psychostimulant, a derivative of piperidine and phenylethylamine. The substance is absorbed into the systemic bloodstream through the gastrointestinal tract. Maximum bioavailability is 50%, average - 30%. The therapeutic effect lasts for 10-12 hours. The active substance is metabolized in the liver and excreted with urine through the kidneys.

The drug is available in two dosages:

• Tradea 10 mg for children;
• Tradea 54 mg for adults.

Form release - tablets for oral administration, packed in cartons.

Pharmacological action

Tradea medication is a psychopharmacological agent, the active ingredient is methylphenidate hydrochloride. It has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, cerebral cortex, and subcortical structures.

The mechanism of action of the drug is associated with blocking the reuptake of noradrenaline and dopamine in the presynaptic area of neurons and increasing the release of these monoamines into the extraneuronal environment.

Tradea lp is an indirect chemical compound of dopamine and norepinephrine that strongly influences the action of these neurotransmitters in motor centers and increases attention. It acts by inhibiting dopamine reuptake to synaptic neurons in cortical and subcortical regions.

Pharmaceutical action

Tradea is well and immediately absorbed, but bioavailability is only 10-50%, due to the effect of passing through the liver. The maximum concentration of the active substance in the blood is reached after 1 – 2 hours. Up to 15% is bound to the blood plasma proteins. Excreted with urine.

Concerta: side effects

The decision to use the Concerta pill should be based on a careful assessment of the severity of the condition and consideration of age. For patients who are considering stimulant treatment, a thorough history and physical examination, including measurement of blood pressure and heart rate, should be performed. This is done to prevent possible adverse reactions, which include:

• CNS disorders: insomnia, nervousness, headache, emotional lability, aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression, irritability, behavior disorders, mood swings, tics, insomnia, panic attacks, dizziness, dyskinesia, psychomotor hyperactivity.
• Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis.
• Anorexia, decreased appetite, a moderate decrease in body weight gain.
• Cardiovascular system disorders: arrhythmia, tachycardia, palpitations, increased blood pressure.
• Hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, ear edema, bullous reactions, skin flaking, urticaria, itching, skin rash, and eczema;
• Upper abdominal pain is the most common complaint among children.

If these symptoms occur, you should see your doctor and work with him to adjust the correct dosage or to stop Concerta medication for a certain time. Some people may develop a dependence on Concerta medication while taking this drug for a long time.

Not taking the medication can also lead to a state of dependence.

Symptoms of withdrawal symptoms include:

•  A feeling of needing to take the medication daily
• The feeling that you need to overdose on the drug to get the same effect

If you have been addicted to drugs or alcohol, you should be meticulous when taking Concerta methylphenidate. This is because the risk of addiction to Concerta may increase.

Concerta: weight loss

Concerta reduces appetite and increases metabolism, resulting in weight loss in some people. Clinical trials have shown 6.5% weight loss in the group of adults who took Concerta pills, compared to 3.3% in the group that took a placebo.

Concerta and alcohol

 People who take alcohol and Methylphenidate Concerta may experience effects such as:

• decreased motor reflexes
• dizziness due to the interaction of alcohol and methylphenidate
• nausea and vomiting

 Taking enough Concerta increases the risk of heart failure. More serious side effects may include addiction, psychosis (delirium or hallucinations), delirium, mania, panic attacks, agitation, aggression, and seizures.