Stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
| Immediate-releasea | Extended-releasea |
|---|---|
| Methylphenidate | |
| Methylphenidate HCl chewable, 3–4 hrs Methylin liquid, 3–4 hrs Ritalin, 3–4 hrs | Adhansia XR, > 12 hrs (discontinued) Aptensio XR, 12 hrs Concerta, 12 hrs Cotempla XRODT, 12–13 hrsb Daytrana (patch), 9 hrs wear-time Jornay PM (night before), 12–14 hrs Metadate CD, 8–10 hrs Methylphenidate HCl, 6–8 hrs Quillichew ER, 8 hrs Quillivant XR (suspension), 12 hrs Ritalin LA, 8–12 hrs Ritalin SR, 8 hrs |
| Serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate | |
| Azstarys, 13 hrs | |
| Dexmethylphenidate | |
| Focalin, 4–6 hrs | Focalin XR, 8–12 hrs |
| Amphetamine | |
| Adzenys ER, 10–12 hrs Adzenys XR-ODT, 10–12 hrs Dyanavel XR (suspension), 13 hrs | |
| Dextroamphetamine | |
| Dexedrine, 3–4 hrs Procentra (suspension), 3–6 hrs Zenzedi, 4–6 hrs | Dexedrine ER, 5–10 hrs Xelstrym (patch), 9 hrs |
| Methamphetamine | |
| Dexosyn, 4–6 hrs | |
| Mixed amphetamine salts | |
| Adderall, 4–6 hrs | Adderall XR, 10–12 hrs Mydayis, 14–16 hrs |
| Amphetamine sulfate | |
| Evekeo, 4–6 hrs | |
| Lisdexamfetamine | |
| Vyvanse, 10–13 hrs Vyvanse (chewable), 10–13 hrs | |
↵a Numbers following drug name represent approximate upper limit of duration of action in hours.
↵b Extended-release orally disintegrating tablet.
CD = controlled delivery; ER = extended release; HCl =hydrochloride; LA = long-acting; ODT = orally disintegrating; SR = sustained release; XR = extended release
Adapted from references 10 and 12