Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- A trademark used for methylphenidate.
Wiktionary
- n. pharmacology A trademark for a mild form of amphetamine used to counter attention deficit disorder.
WordNet 3.0
- n. central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
Examples
“Janey had agreed to the plan, but she was loath to part with even one of her precious Righties as she called her Ritalin.”
“Mr Mannion was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and put on Ritalin from a young age.”
“And with a new study out about ADHD and the drugs that treat ADHD in children such as Ritalin, which is methylphenidate.”
“But they also suggest doctors consider prescribing methylphenidate, commonly known by the brand name Ritalin, in preschool-age children with moderate to severe symptoms when behavior interventions don't provide significant improvement.”
The Wall Street Journal: ADHD Guidelines Issued for 4 and Up
“Controversy has raged around the drug most widely used to calm such children, Ritalin, which is of the amphetamine family.”
The Guardian: Hyperactive children may suffer from genetic disorder, says study
“Both tested positive for methylphenidate and ritalinic acid - commonly known as Ritalin, a drug used to treat ADHD that can increase focus and energy level.”
“The drug Ritalin, which is prescribed to many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to help to calm them, should be avoided, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says.”
“Methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin by Novartis, was once the standard.”
“So when a parent decides to give their child a psychotropic drug or Ritalin, which is a stimulant, they have to understand, this is the closest thing that we have to cocaine.”
“Shire Ltd. 's Adderall, and Novartis AG's Ritalin, which is sold genrically as methylphenidate.”
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Trademarks
"A trademark is any word, name, symbol, or design, or any combination thereof, used in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from those of another and to indi...
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trademark
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