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Drug profile · INN

methylphenidate

methylphenidate (ATENZA (SPAIN)) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 11
News articles 0
Drug details — methylphenidate
US status
approved
Class
Route
TRANSDERMAL
Patents
1
Programs
11
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

methylphenidate (ATENZA (SPAIN)) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN methylphenidate
Brand ATENZA (SPAIN)
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
Target Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter
Route TRANSDERMAL
Formulation TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. HLD200 methylphenidate hydrochloride capsules Phase 3 · COLLEGIUM PHARMACEUTICAL · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  2. Methylphenidate + SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) Phase 2 · Takeda · Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
  3. Serdexmethylphenidate Phase 2 · ZEVRA THERAPEUTICS · Idiopathic Hypersomnia
  4. Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · Healthy
  5. Methylphenidate Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Substance Use Disorder
  6. Methylphenidate Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Use Disorder
  7. OROS-MPH Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Methamphetamine Dependence
  8. Oral methylphenidate and Oral haloperidol Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Nicotine Dependence

Related & competitor drugs

  1. amphetamine adipate Dopamine transporter releasing agent
  2. amphetamine aspartate Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent
  3. amphetamine sulfate Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent
  4. armodafinil Dopamine transporter inhibitor
  5. bupropion hydrochloride Dopamine transporter inhibitor
  6. dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
  1. US 11547670

    Delayed release methylphenidate compositions

    Expires Mon Jan 05 2043 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is methylphenidate?

methylphenidate (ATENZA (SPAIN)) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for methylphenidate?

ATENZA (SPAIN) is a marketed brand name for methylphenidate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of methylphenidate?

methylphenidate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.