Methylphenidate is indicated for which pair of conditions?

• A. Diabetes and Hypertension
• B. Asthma and COPD
• C. Narcolepsy and ADHD
• D. Epilepsy and Migraine

Answer: (C)

Methylphenidate works as a central nervous system stimulant by blocking the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, boosting their availability in brain circuits that govern attention and wakefulness. This makes it effective for ADHD, where focus, impulse control, and sustained attention are the core issues, and for narcolepsy, where daytime wakefulness is impaired. The other conditions listed aren’t treated with methylphenidate because they involve different disease processes and standard therapies—diabetes and hypertension are managed with metabolic and cardiovascular meds; asthma and COPD with bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories; epilepsy and migraine with anticonvulsants and headache-specific treatments. When used, it’s important to monitor for cardiovascular effects, sleep, and appetite changes due to its stimulant action.