Focalin WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Focalin
Focalin is a brand name for the drug dexmethylphenidate. This medication is used for management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system.1 For complete information, see the dexmethylphenidate WisdomCard.
Fast Facts:
- Do not give this medication to a child younger than six years old.2
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.2
- Side effects include insomnia, stomach upset, and headache.2
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Company Information on Focalin
- Novartis: Official Site
- Wikipedia: Novartis | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
- The New York Times Business: Novartis AG
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries: Homepage
- Yahoo Finance: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA)
Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Dexmethylphenidate
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): What Is Focalin?
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- Contributor: Kricel Abreu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kricel Abreu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: FOCALIN®, Uses of Focalin, What is Focalin?
- Last update: Oct. 1, 2009
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