Who invented methylphenidate?

It all began in 1944, when the chemist Leandro Panizzon synthesised methylphenidate at Ciba’s laboratories in Basel. Like the vast majority of chemists of the day, he decided to test his discovery on the first person he could find, his wife Marguerite (nicknamed “Rita”). And she rapidly noticed the effects.

Who manufactures generic Concerta?

The two approved generic versions of Concerta are manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Kudco Ireland Ltd. FDA has not identified any serious safety concerns with these two generic products. Patients should not make changes to their treatment except in consultation with their health care professional.

Is Concerta bad for your brain?

Concerta has a direct impact on the central nervous system. Stimulants like Concerta allow norepinephrine and dopamine levels to rise slowly and steadily, by preventing the neurons from reabsorbing them. Norepinephrine and dopamine are neurotransmitters that are naturally produced in your brain.

Is Adderall better than Concerta?

Is Concerta or Adderall better? Concerta and Adderall are both effective ADHD medications. Some studies suggest that Concerta is better for children and adolescents while Adderall is better for adults. Concerta may also be preferred for its once-daily dosing.

When was Adderall invented?

Adderall was introduced in 1996 by Richwood Pharmaceuticals, which later merged with Shire Pharmaceuticals. In 2001, a slow-release capsule called Adderall XR became available as an alternative to the original quick-release tablet.

When was Concerta invented?

Concerta was developed by the Alza Corp., now a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson [NYSE: JNJ] along with Janssen-Cilag. The product was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on 1 August 2000 for the treatment of ADHD in adolescents and children aged six and older.

When was the first concertina invented?

The English version was invented in 1829 by Sir Charles Wheatstone, while Carl Friedrich Uhlig introduced the German version five years later, in 1834. Various forms of concertina are used for classical music, for the traditional musics of Ireland, England, and South Africa, and for tango and polka music.

What are the uses of Concerta extended release tablets?

Concerta extended-release tablets are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Concerta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You should not use Concerta if you have glaucoma, tics or Tourette’s syndrome, or severe anxiety, tension, or agitation.

Are generic Concerta tablets therapeutically equivalent to brand-name?

Based on an analysis of data, FDA has concerns about whether or not two approved generic versions of Concerta tablets (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets), used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and children, are therapeutically equivalent to the brand-name drug.

What are the contraindications for Concerta® (converter)?

Concerta ® is contraindicated in patients with marked anxiety, tension, and agitation, since the drug may aggravate these symptoms. Concerta ® is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma. Concerta ® is contraindicated in patients with motor tics or with a family history or diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome [see Adverse Reactions (6.4)].