Modafinil Drug Information

Modafinil is a central nervous system stimulant medication (CNS)

. The drug is used for increasing wakefulness and daytime alertness in people who experience excessive sleepiness during the day, either due to narcolepsy or due to a syndrome called obstructive sleep apnoea. Modafinil can also be used to improve wakefulness and alertness in people who suffer moderate to severe sleep disorders as a result of chronic shift work.

Modafinil works by stimulating activity within the central nervous system, ie the brain and spinal cord. It is indicated for the symptomatic relief of excessive sleepiness associated with Narcolepsy. However, the drug will only reduce the symptoms, but will not alleviate them entirely. In fact, Narcolepsy cannot be treated completed; only the symptoms could be controlled with behavioral and drug therapy. Dosages of these medications are determined on a case-by-case basis and they are generally taken in the morning and at noon.

The drug Modafinil carries certain side effects; the major side effects of the drug include irritability, anxiety, quickened heart rate, hypertension, substance abuse and disturbances of nocturnal sleep. A common side effect of the drug is headache, usually related to dose size, which occurs in up to 5 percent of patients. Pemoline poses a very low but noticeable risk for liver complication. None of these stimulants influence the occurrence of narcolepsy's auxiliary symptoms and usually are not used to treat them.

Modafinil is available under different brands such as (Provigil, Alertec, Modavigil, Modalert, Modiodal, Modafinilo, Carim, Vigia) manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. It is a prescription drug, in order to purchase this item you must have a valid prescription. It carries a no. of side effects and hence it should be taken only on advice from a registered medical practitioner.

Lastly, a word of caution; Modafinil is a stimulant that can also became a habit or addiction like any other stimulant (caffeine, sugar etc.). Hence, it should be taken only on doctor's advice, as per the prescribed dosage & period of time to avoid addiction & long term side effects of the drug.

by: Danmathews

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