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Armod 50Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Armodafinil
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Armod 50Mg Tablet

Armod 50Mg Tablet being a wakefulness-promoting agent, improves wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness from narcolepsy, sleep apnea, or shift work disorder. This medicine works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain that may induce sleep.

If you have a history of certain heart problems or are allergic to this medicine then avoid using it at all. If you have a history of mental problems, suicidal thoughts or actions, or alcohol or substance abuse, chest pain, high blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, ask your doctor if its safe to use this medicine. If you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor then inform your doctor before taking this medicine.

The most commonly observed side effects of Armod 50Mg Tablet are headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea and insomnia. Some possible side effects also include anxiety, depression, hallucinations, extreme increase in activity and talking, euphoria, anorexia, thirst, tremor, suicidal thoughts, rash and aggression.

The amount and frequency of the dosage will be decided by your doctor based on your medical condition and age.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Armod 50Mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Armod 50Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Waklert 150mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Patients to be advised to avoid driving or any other potentially dangerous activity.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Armod 50Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Armod 50Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Armodafinil, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication works by triggering durable mental arousal, thereby, alleviating the symptoms of daytime sleepiness. The drug attaches to the dopamine transporter and prevents dopamine reabsorption.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Armod 50Mg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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        Medzol 1Mg Injection

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        Anxil 25Mg Tablet

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      References

      • Armodafinil-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/armodafinil

      • Armodafinil-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06413

      • ARMODAFINIL tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=ARMODAFINIL

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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