Ritalin and Zypitamag

• 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.

• Generic Name: pitavastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Livalo, Zypitamag

Zypitamag is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Zypitamag is used to treat high cholesterol in adults. Lowering your cholesterol may help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.

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