Introduction Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a central nervous system stimulant prescribed to treat narcolepsy and attention-deficit disorders. It was patented in 1950 by the CIBA Pharmaceutical Company and was approved by the FDA, (Federal Drug Association), in 1955. It is classified in the DSM IV a...

Introduction Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a central nervous system stimulant prescribed to treat narcolepsy and attention-deficit disorders. It was patented in 1950 by the CIBA Pharmaceutical Company and was approved by the FDA, (Federal Drug Association), in 1955. It is classified in the DSM IV a...

Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that can have a devastating impact on the lives of patients and their families. It is a disorder that is still undergoing very much research due to the lack of knowledge about the exact reasons for its occurrence as well as the exact chemical reactions in th...