Modafinil

Modafinil is a medicine which is utilized for reducing extreme sleepiness in patients with sleep disorders like narcolepsy. Problematic sleeping complications such as obstructive sleep apnea where the breathing process is seized for a while during sleep is also treated by this drug. It can be generally used for people who feel sleepy during unusual hours due to unpredictable lifestyle. It is also known for its cognitive enhancing abilities. Though it should not be used to keep a person forcefully awake who does not have any sleep disorder. It possibly acts like a dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

This drug is orally administered and should not be overdosed. Side effects of Modafinil may give rise to headache, dizziness, nausea, nervousness etc. If used for a long time this drug can affect sleeping habits, and difficulty in getting enough sleep may be experienced. Heart pounding, excessive sweating, agitation, hallucination and similar symptoms should be reported to the doctor at once.

This product has a tendency of interacting with birth control pills and may reduce the efficacy of such medicines which could result in pregnancy. Certain medicines like axitinib, bosutinib, ombitasvir may be affected by Modafinil, hence doctor’s consultation is necessary in such cases.

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Sleep Disorders

  This medication is helpful in treating Sleep disorders including Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable Daytime sleepiness), Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome or Shift work sleep disorder.

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Nervousness

• Anxiety

• Dizziness

• Blurred Vision

• Palpitations

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Sleepiness

• Abdominal Pain

• Irritability

• Dyspepsia

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Abnormal Thoughts

• Depression

• Tachycardia

• Decreased Appetite

• Diarrhoea

• Confusion

• Constipation

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Modfil 100mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Modfil 100mg 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?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• 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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Modafinil, 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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Modafinil as ingredient

• Modafil 100Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Modfil 100Mg Tablet

  Psycormedies

• Modalert 100Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Provake 100Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Modalert 200Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Modafil 200Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Modafil 200Mg Tablet Md

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Modatec 200Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Modafil 100Mg Tablet Md

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Provake 200Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

This medicine is used in sleeping disorders like narcolepsy, etc. to prevent extreme sleepiness. It does so by indirectly stimulating the release of orexin neuropeptides and histamine, which cause wakefulness.

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

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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• Interaction with Medicine

  Concomitant use of Clopidogrel, Deflazacort, Ranolazine, Fentanyl and Bosutinib must be avoid along with this medicine.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medicine must be avoided by the patients with Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension, Liver disease, Seizure disorders and Psychiatric disorders. as this medicine can worsen the clinical condition of the patient.