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dexmethylphenidate

CNS stimulant (d-threo enantiomer of methylphenidate) · CNS Stimulant, ADHD Agent

CNS stimulant (d-threo enantiomer of methylphenidate)CNS Stimulant, ADHD AgentATC N06BA11
CDSCO approvedATC N06BA11
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
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Mechanism

Not yet extracted

Indications

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Drug interactions

Bupropion
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Esketamine
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Iohexol
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Iopamidol
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Isocarboxazid
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Linezolid
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Methylene Blue
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Ozanimod
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Phenelzine
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Pimozide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Procarbazine
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Safinamide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10