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1/ 💊🧪👨🔬 #Methylphenidate was first synthesized by the chemist Leandro Panizzon in the 1940s. It wasn't until the 1950s that its therapeutic potential was recognized, and it was later introduced as a medication under the brand name #Ritalin.
1/ 💊🧪👨🔬 #Methylphenidate was first synthesized by the chemist Leandro Panizzon in the 1940s. It wasn't until the 1950s that its therapeutic potential was recognized, and it was later introduced as a medication under the brand name #Ritalin.
2/ 😴😞🚀 In the early days, methylphenidate was primarily used to treat depression and fatigue. However, its stimulant properties were soon recognized as helpful for treating ADHD and narcolepsy.
3/ 🧠🚀 Methylphenidate works by blocking the reuptake of dopamine & norepinephrine, which increases the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain. This leads to 🔼 activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in executive functioning, attention, & decision-making.
