methylphenidate
noun
meth·yl·phe·ni·date ˌme-thəl-ˈfe-nə-ˌdāt 
-ˈfē-
: a mild stimulant C14H19NO2 of the central nervous system used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat narcolepsy and hyperactivity disorders (such as attention deficit disorder) in children
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Their respective doctors had prescribed them ADHD medications like methylphenidate, amphetamine, dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, and atomoxetine. 
Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 6 May 2022 In some instances, a doctor may use methylphenidate, such as Ritalin, to treat narcolepsy. Sarah Fielding, Health.com, 6 Dec. 2021 Other studies have shown that methylphenidate, a stimulant often called by the brand name Ritalin and commonly used to treat ADHD, may not work as well for those with SCT. Rebecca Sohn, STAT, 14 Apr. 2021 Neurologists at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston revamped a pilot study of methylphenidate, the active ingredient in Ritalin, in seniors with mild dementia or cognitive impairment. Emily Anthes, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2021 There has also been an increase in deaths involving cocaine and psychostimulants such as methamphetamine, MDMA and methylphenidate (commonly sold as Ritalin). Jen Christensen, CNN, 31 Oct. 2019 For example, the AAP suggests doctors prescribe methylphenidate (sold under brand names including Ritalin) to preschool-age children when behavioral therapy fails or isn’t available. Julia Belluz, Vox, 17 Dec. 2018 Many patients diagnosed with ADHD are treated with medications, most commonly stimulants, such as amphetamines (Adderall), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), and methylphenidate (Ritalin). Philly.com, 25 June 2018 Those drugs are not approved in the European Union, where methylphenidate—sold under various trade names, including Ritalin—is more commonly used. Arran Frood, Scientific American, 6 July 2018 See More
Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 6 May 2022 In some instances, a doctor may use methylphenidate, such as Ritalin, to treat narcolepsy. Sarah Fielding, Health.com, 6 Dec. 2021 Other studies have shown that methylphenidate, a stimulant often called by the brand name Ritalin and commonly used to treat ADHD, may not work as well for those with SCT. Rebecca Sohn, STAT, 14 Apr. 2021 Neurologists at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston revamped a pilot study of methylphenidate, the active ingredient in Ritalin, in seniors with mild dementia or cognitive impairment. Emily Anthes, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2021 There has also been an increase in deaths involving cocaine and psychostimulants such as methamphetamine, MDMA and methylphenidate (commonly sold as Ritalin). Jen Christensen, CNN, 31 Oct. 2019 For example, the AAP suggests doctors prescribe methylphenidate (sold under brand names including Ritalin) to preschool-age children when behavioral therapy fails or isn’t available. Julia Belluz, Vox, 17 Dec. 2018 Many patients diagnosed with ADHD are treated with medications, most commonly stimulants, such as amphetamines (Adderall), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), and methylphenidate (Ritalin). Philly.com, 25 June 2018 Those drugs are not approved in the European Union, where methylphenidate—sold under various trade names, including Ritalin—is more commonly used. Arran Frood, Scientific American, 6 July 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
methyl + phenyl + piperidine + acetate
First Known Use
1956, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
methylphenidate
noun
meth·yl·phe·ni·date ˌmeth-əl-ˈfen-ə-ˌdāt -ˈfē-nə-
-ˈfē-nə- : a mild stimulant of the central nervous system that is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C14H19NO2·HCl to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder
Note: Trademarks for methylphenidate include Concerta, Quillivant, and Ritalin.