TABLE 3

Pharmacodynamic parameters of methylphenidate in microdialysate after single intraperitoneal administration of methylphenidate to rats

Data represent mean ± S.D. (n = 4).

DoseLmax_ddAUEallTmax_d
mg/kg(% of baseline)(% of baseline × min)min
1260 ± 1327633 ± 838525.5 ± 22.7
3346 ± 1109418 ± 321619.5 ± 13.3
6455 ± 72.520,324 ± 441416.5 ± 7.55
  • dAUEall, change in the area under the effect-time curve for the dopamine level from time zero to the last time; Lmax_d, maximum dopamine level; Tmax_d, time to reach the maximum dopamine level.