The use of methylphenidate for physical and psychological symptoms in cancer patients: a review

• Main Authors: Andrew, Beatrice Ng, Guan, Ng Chong, Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bentham Science Publishers 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/74280/1/The%20use%20of%20methylphenidate%20for%20physical%20and%20psychological%20symptoms%20in%20cancer%20patients.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/74280/; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28322161
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Background: One of the goals of cancer treatment is symptoms management especially at the end stage. The common symptoms in cancer include pain, fatigue, depression and cognitive dysfunction. The available treatment options for symptom management are limited. Methylphenidate, a psychostimulant, may...