dexmethylphenidate
noun
dex·meth·yl·phen·i·date
ˌdeks-ˌmeth-əl-ˈfen-ə-ˌdāt 
: a mild stimulant of the central nervous system C14H19NO2·HCl that is administered orally to treat attention deficit disorder
Note: Dexmethylphenidate is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of methylphenidate. It is marketed under the trademark Focalin.
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“Dexmethylphenidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dexmethylphenidate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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