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dexmethylphenidate

noun

  1. a particular drug used to treat ADHD
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From dex- + methylphenidate.

  1. A psychostimulant, a dopamine reuptake inhibitor that affects the central nervous system and is used to treat ADHD. It is judged to have a high potential for abuse (Schedule II in the US). Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₉NO₂.

    “Dexmethylphenidate is a pharmaceutical that should be kept in secure places because of its potential for abuse.”