Definition of methylphenidate in English:
 methylphenidate
nounˌmiːθɪlˈfɛnɪdeɪtˌmɛθʌɪlˈfɛnɪdeɪtˌmiːθʌɪlˈfɛnɪdeɪtˌmeTHəlˈfenədāt
mass nounMedicine A synthetic drug that stimulates the sympathetic and central nervous systems, used chiefly to improve mental activity in attention deficit disorder.
Also called Ritalin (a trademark)
 Example sentencesExamples
-  The primary legitimate medicinal use of methylphenidate is for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.
 -  Traditional treatments, such as the stimulant drugs methylphenidate and amphetamine, outperformed caffeine in improving functioning and reducing levels of hyperactivity.
 -  We have seen it with antidepressants in adults and methylphenidate in behaviourally disordered children.
 -  Ritalin is the brand name for methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant that is often prescribed for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
 -  More severe problems may require treatment, including educational changes, behavioural programmes, family therapy, individual counselling, and the use of stimulant medications such as methylphenidate and dexamphetamine.