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| Product name | Armodafinil |
| Brand Names | Waklert, Artvigil |
| Dosage Form | Oral |
| Half-life | 15 hours |
| Onset of Action | 30-60 minutes |
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What Is Armodafinil?
The generic medicine Armodafinil is a stimulant that improves excessive daytime sleepiness. It is the R-enantiomer of the racemic Modafinil and its use was approved by the FDA in 2007.
Cephalon Inc. is the manufacturer of Armodafinil tablets.
The active ingredient present in the medication is Armodafinil. The inactive ingredients present in the formulation include microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, pregelatinized starch, lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate.
Armodafinil pills are primarily used and approved by the FDA to treat excessive sleepiness associated with the following conditions –
Narcolepsy- Shift work sleep disorder
- Obstructive sleep apnea:
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive attacks of daytime sleepiness and disrupts the normal sleep-wake cycle. About 1 in 2,000 people in the United States is affected by this condition.
Shift work sleep disorder is a chronic condition that arises when a person's natural sleep cycle is disrupted persistently due to work shifts.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a breathing disorder related to sleep where the throat muscles relax and block the airway, resulting in abnormal breathing during sleep.
The standard recommended dosage of Armodafinil is 150mg/day. However, it is necessary to consult your doctor before taking the tablet. It is suggested to take the dosage in the morning in order to avoid insomnia except for shift work sleep disorder.
For shift work sleep disorder, the dosage is recommended 1 hour before the shift work begins.
Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water.- Avoid chewing or crushing the tablet.
- Do not do any kind of activity that requires immediate response such as driving or operating any heavy machinery while taking the tablet.
- You can take the tablet with or without food as the doctor prescribes.
- Check the expiry date of the tablet before administration.
- Try to take the medication at the same time every day for better effectiveness.
Most of the side effects of Armodafinil are mild and get better over time as the body gets used to the medicine.
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Anxiety
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth.
- Depression
- Indigestion
- Severe skin reactions
- Allergic reactions
- Chest pain, irregular heartbeat
- Worsening of mania, depression, or suicidal tendencies.
7 common side effects of Armodafinil:
Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects after taking Armodafinil tablets–
1. Proper Armodafinil dosage guidelines must be followed to avoid abuse and dependency.
2. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until and unless you know how this medicine affects you.
3. Kidney, liver, diabetic and heart patients should use Armodafinil cautiously.
4. Before taking Armodafinil, tell your doctor if you are allergic to the ingredients of the nootropic.
5. Do not consume alcohol with the nootropic, this might make you feel more dizzy.
6. Individuals below the age of 18 should refrain from taking Armodafinil.
7. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor.
8. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take Armodafinil without a doctor’s consultation as it might harm your baby.
- Keep the tablets at room temperature away from heat, light, or moisture.
- Keep the medication out of reach of pets and children.
- Dispose of the tablet through a drug take-back program. You can also throw the unneeded or expired tablets in the garbage by wrapping them up in a sealed plastic.
The group of medications that might interact with Armodafinil are:
- Street drugs (such as methamphetamine, MDMA/"ecstasy").
- Birth control such as pills, patches, or rings.
- Medicines that increase heart rate and blood pressure
- Caffeine
- Other stimulant medications
However, this is not the complete list of drugs that Artvigil might interact with. It is necessary to take the tablet with caution and care after proper consultations with the doctor.
FAQ
The standard recommended dosage of Armodafinil is 150mg/day.
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The onset of action of Armodafinil is 30 minutes.