Modvigil is a medicine that is indicated usually by doctors to enhance alertness and wakefulness in adults who have extreme sleepiness due to obstructive sleep apnea or sleep work disorder. In the case of obstructive sleep apnea, this medication is indicated to treat only the hindered sleep cycle and not the underlying obstruction. If other methods like continuous positive Airway pressure are used for the treatment of obstruction then it should be used to its maximum effort before using Armodafinil for excessive sleepiness and should be continued during the Armodafinil therapy.
Dosage
The suggested dose of ARMODAFINIL for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or narcolepsy patients is 150 mg to 250 mg to be taken by mouth once daily as in the morning. In OSA patients, up to 250 mg/day of a dose can be given as a single dose and is well-tolerated; however, no consistent evidence has been found that these doses have extra benefit when given above 150 mg/day dose.
The recommended dosage for SWD patients is 150 mg to be taken by mouth one time daily about 1 hour before the work shift starts.
Modvigil present in Armodafinil may lead to addiction if taken chronically or in a larger dose than directed by the doctor.
About the active ingredient
Modvigil belongs to the category of medicines known as wakefulness-promoting agents. This medicine works by alteration of certain levels of natural substances in the part of the brain that mediates sleep and wakefulness.
Modvigil 200 Mg may reduce the somnolence but is not a permanent treatment for the sleep disorder. One should remain to take this medicine even if one feels improvement. Abrupt cessation of the treatment may bring about side-effects and necessities of an advanced dose than preceding the next time when you begin again.
This medicine is not a substitute for getting enough natural sleep. Follow good sleep habits or ask your doctor about it. Keep using any breathing devices or other treatments prescribed by the doctor to treat your condition, particularly in case of sleep apnea.
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Problems in getting asleep or staying asleep
- Lack of concentration or paying attention
- Shaking of some body parts that are not controllable
- Impassiveness, burning, or tingling of the hands or feet
- Nausea
This medicine is to be used under any circumstances by other people; especially children. Selling or giving this medicine to anyone is illegal. Ask your doctor any questions you have about this medicine immediately before use.
Patients having high levels of sleepiness receiving therapy should be explained that their level of alertness may not return to normal.
Patients with high sleepiness should be often re-evaluated for their degree of sleepiness and, if suitable should avoid driving or any other possibly life-threatening activity.
