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Methylphenidate Transdermal System

In Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children

Authors: Vanessa R. Anderson, Lesley J. Scott

Published in: Drugs | Issue 8/2006

Abstract

▴ The methylphenidate transdermal system (MTS) patch is approved by the US FDA for use in children aged 6–12 years with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This delivery system permits sustained absorption of the drug through the skin and into the bloodstream. Methylphenidate (MPH) is a CNS agent thought to act on dopamine and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) pathways and thereby blocks the reuptake of these neurotransmitters into the presynaptic neuron.
▴ In children with ADHD, MTS patches releasing MPH doses of 10–30mg over a 9-hour period (12.5–37.5cm₂ patch size) is steadily absorbed, with mean peak plasma concentrations of d-MPH (20–46.5 ng/mL) reached in ≊8 hours.
▴ In well controlled trials in children with ADHD, patients administered MTS patches releasing MPH 10–30mg over ≊9 hours showed significantly greater improvements in their ADHD symptoms than placebo recipients.
▴ MTS patches are generally well tolerated in paediatric patients with ADHD, with treatment-emergent events being similar in nature to those reported with oral MPH. The majority of adverse events were mild to moderate in intensity.

Daytrana is a trademark of Shire Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited. The use of trade names is for product identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

DOT Matrix is a trademark of Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

OROS® is a trademark of ALZA Corporation.

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Title: Methylphenidate Transdermal System
In Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
Authors: Vanessa R. Anderson
Lesley J. Scott
Publication date: 01-06-2006
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Drugs / Issue 8/2006
Print ISSN: 0012-6667
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1950
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-200666080-00007

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