Dexmethylphenidate

Category: stimulant

Aliases: Focalin, d-MPH

Pharmacological Mechanism

Pure d-threo methylphenidate — the pharmacologically active stereoisomer. Half the mg-dose of racemic methylphenidate for equivalent effect.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 2.5h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 8.33mg (Range: 2.5 - 20 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous