Methylphenidate - Appraisement of Clinical Indications and Contraindications
Journal Title: Medical Journal of Clinical Trials & Case Studies - Year 2020, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: The prescription of methylphenidate still generates controversies regarding the safety and risk. Objectives: To discuss the current use of methylphenidate, being under medical supervision or not. Methods: For this literature review, scientific articles were used as a basis, from sites such as SCIELO, PUBMED in the English and Portuguese languages, from the 1990s to the year 2020. Conclusions: Although some risks with their ingestion are reported, these end up not exceeding the benefits that the drug can provide in the treatment of people are reported with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.
Authors and Affiliations
Bianca CV, Maria Clara MM, Stefanye CM and Mirto NP*
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