Methylphenidate Hydrochloride

Evidence Level: L5 Predicted Indications: 50

Quick Overview

Item Value
Drug Name Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
DrugBank ID DB00422
Brand Names (EU) Tuzulby
Evidence Level L5
Predicted Indications 50
Top Prediction Score 100.00%

Approved Indication (EMA)

Tuzulby is indicated as part of a comprehensive treatment programme for attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents 6-17 years old when remedial measures alone prove insufficient. Treatment must be under the supervision of a specialist in childhood behavioural disorders. Diagnosis should be made according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) criteria or the guidelines in International Classification of Diseases, Tenth


Predicted New Indications

TxGNN model predictions for potential drug repurposing:

Rank Indication Score Source
1 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 100.00% DL
2 faciodigitogenital syndrome 100.00% DL
3 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type 100.00% DL
4 chondromyxoid fibroma 99.99% DL
5 specific developmental disorder 99.99% DL
6 dysthymic disorder 99.11% DL
7 trichotillomania 98.83% DL
8 cerebellar ataxia 98.39% DL
9 autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia 98.38% DL
10 spinocerebellar degeneration with slow eye movements 97.57% DL
11 benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy 97.51% DL
12 insomnia (disease) 97.51% DL
13 transient tic disorder 97.49% DL
14 anxiety disorder 97.30% DL
15 narcolepsy 97.05% DL
16 Tourette syndrome 96.76% DL
17 hypersomnia (disease) 96.10% DL
18 agoraphobia 96.01% DL
19 circadian rhythm sleep disorder 95.99% DL
20 Balo concentric sclerosis 95.76% DL

Showing top 20 of 50 predictions.


About TxGNN Predictions

Prediction Sources

Source Description
KG Knowledge Graph - Network topology-based associations
DL Deep Learning - Neural network score prediction

Evidence Levels

Level Definition
L1 Multiple Phase 3 RCTs / Systematic Reviews
L2 Single RCT or multiple Phase 2 trials
L3 Observational studies / Large case series
L4 Preclinical / Mechanistic / Case reports
L5 AI prediction only (current)

Clinical Validation Needed

Research Use Only: These predictions are computational hypotheses that require clinical validation. They should NOT be used for clinical decision-making.

Next Steps for Validation

  1. Literature Review: Search PubMed for existing evidence
  2. Clinical Trial Search: Check ClinicalTrials.gov for ongoing studies
  3. Mechanistic Analysis: Evaluate biological plausibility
  4. Preclinical Studies: Conduct in vitro/in vivo validation
  5. Clinical Trials: Design and conduct human studies

Data Access


Citation

If using this data, please cite:

@article{huang2023txgnn,
  title={A foundation model for clinician-centered drug repurposing},
  author={Huang, Kexin and others},
  journal={Nature Medicine},
  year={2023},
  doi={10.1038/s41591-023-02233-x}
}

Disclaimer: This report is for research purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Drug repurposing predictions require rigorous clinical validation before any therapeutic application.

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