DAUNOrubicin and Cytarabine and Ritalin

• Generic Name: cytarabine liposomal / daunorubicin liposomal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vyxeos

Treatment of newly diagnosed therapy-related AML (t-AML; secondary AML) or AML with myelodysplasia-related changes (AML-MRC) in adults (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

May be used for remission induction as well as consolidation therapy.

Evidence supporting efficacy is based principally on a study performed in patients with high-risk AML (i.e., patients >60 years of age with t-AML or AML-MRC).

• Generic Name: methylphenidate
• Dosage Forms: tablet and tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Ritalin, Adhansia XR, Jornay PM, Relexxii, Ritalin LA, Ritalin SR, Daytrana, Methylin ER

Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.

Ritalin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.