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topjm [15]
2 years ago
6

The effect of methylphenidate (ritalin) on the synapse is most similar to the action of other appetitive drugs such as__________

, though it differs by having a slower.
Biology
1 answer:
AveGali [126]2 years ago
5 0

The effect of methylphenidate (ritalin) on the synapse is most similar to the action of other appetitive drugs such as amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (Adderall).

<h3>What are appetitive drugs?</h3>
  • An appetite stimulant or orexigenic is a drug or compound which increases the appetite and may also induce hyperphagia.
  • These can be taken in the form of medications that increase hunger and enhance food consumption.
  • Methylphenidate is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants as they influence the CNS to eat more.
  • Side effects of this medication include increased blood pressure, palpitations, appetite increase which may lead to weight gain.
  • Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as it affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that help to control hyperactivity and impulse.

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