dexmethylphenidate

noun

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.”

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Meanings

noundexmethylphenidate (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA 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.

Origin

From dex- + methylphenidate.

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dexmethylphenidate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dexmethylphenidate

MLA

“dexmethylphenidate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dexmethylphenidate. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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