Active Ingredient | Modafinil |
starts In | 1-2 hours |
Last Long | 8-10 hours |
Treats | narcolepsy, sleep apnea |
How Modvigil Works
- Modvigil 200mg contains modafinil that promotes wakefulness. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
- Dopamine is a chemical present in the brain that acts as a messenger. It affects our emotions, memory, and focus. It also impacts the reward center responsible for controlling our habits and routine. This drug prevents the reuptake of dopamine into nerves.
- Increasing dopamine boosts focus and alertness, keeping you awake and alert for a long time.
Uses
Narcolepsy
A disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. Modafinil, the ingredient itself, was originally developed as a narcolepsy treatment.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
A sleep disorder that causes breathing to stop repeatedly for 10 seconds or more during sleep. It happens due to narrow or blocked airways.
Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD)
A sleep disorder that disturbs the circadian rhythm causing chronic sleep deprivation/insomnia. This is common in people working late-night shifts, rotational shifts, and early morning shifts.
- This medicine is used by people who need to be awake and focused during a certain time.
- It is also known as the “study drug” used off-label by students and people from various professions (e.g., armed forces).
- It’s prescribed to people working in late-night shifts, rotational shifts, and early morning shifts. The medicine helps them stay awake and alert at work without feeling tired.
Modvigil Benefits
- Daytime sleepiness reduction
- Cognitive function enhancement
- Improvement in attention and focus
- Repair and maintenance of sleep-wake cycle
Dosage
A single Modvigil 200mg tablet is recommended to be taken in 24 hours. Do not consume more than one pill in 24 hours. Do not crush, chew, split or dissolve the tablet. Take it orally with a glass of water. Follow your doctor’s prescription with care. Read the information provided in the label/pack/leaflet that comes with this medication.
- For narcolepsy treatment, a single tablet is taken daily in the morning or as directed by your doctor.
- For obstructive sleep apnea, this medicine is taken in the morning with or without food.
- For shift work sleep disorder, this medicine is taken 1-2 hours prior to the work shift. This helps the medicine to dissolve into the bloodstream by the time work starts.
- The effects of this medicine are known to last for 8-10 hours. This may vary depending on various factors e.g., age, metabolism, lifestyle, health, etc.
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it’s time for your next scheduled dose, do not take a double dose or an overdose to make up for the missed dose. Skip the missed dose and take your scheduled dose. If you are planning to sleep, do not take the medicine. Skip it and continue your dose the next day.
Overdose
An overdose of the drug can harm your health and cause severe side effects. Contact your doctor if you have taken too much or more than the prescribed dosage.
Safety Advice
Alcohol : USE CAUTION
It is important to use extreme caution when taking alcohol with modafinil (Modvigil). It may increase your side effects risk.
Pregnancy :POSSIBLY UNSAFE
Although there has not been sufficient research on humans, animal studies show it can be harmful for the unborn baby. So, seek your doctor’s advice.
Breastfeeding : POSSIBLY UNSAFE
Modafinil may be unsafe for the baby. Consult your doctor if you are a lactating mother.
Driving : UNSAFE
People with sleep problems or excessive sleepiness who take modafinil should not drive a car while under the influence. Have patience until your sleep-wake pattern goes back to normal.
Kidney : CAUTION
Although we have limited evidence, modafinil is not known to affect the kidneys. If you have a severe kidney problem, talk to your doctor first.
Liver: CAUTION
Be careful if you have a severe liver disease. Speak to your doctor before using modafinil.
Other Precautions
Before you take Modvigil 200 mg, tell your doctor:
- If you are allergic to modafinil or any other medications.
- If you have a history of stroke, heart attack, or heart failure.
- If you suffer from diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, angina, etc.
- If you suffer from anxiety, depression, etc.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have a history of substance abuse.
- If you have a kidney or liver disease.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Modvigil 200 include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Stomach discomfort
- Dry mouth
In some rare cases, serious side effects can occur such as
- Hallucinations
- Extreme changes in behavior
- Chest pain
- Allergic reaction (e.g. swelling or rashes)
- Suicidal thoughts
If you experience any such symptoms, contact your doctor.
Drug Interactions
Some medications or substances do not work well together. Modafinil oral tablets can interact with:
- Clopidogrel
- Cyclosporine
- Theophylline
- Deflazacort
- Ranolazine
- Fentanyl
- Warfarin
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Carbamazepine
- Ketoconazole
- Bosutinib
- Rifampin
If you take any medications already e.g., herbal, OTC, recreational, or any other drugs, let your doctor know about them.
Interaction with alcohol
Alcohol is known to increase the risk of experiencing side effects. Avoid consuming alcohol along with modafinil.
Storage Instructions
- Store Modvigil 200mg tablets in their original packaging.
- Keep the medicines out of reach of children.
- Store pills away from heat, light, and moisture.
- Do not consume the medicines past their expiration date.
- Once the pack is opened, store the tablets in an airtight container.
Substitutes Available
Signature Pharmaceuticals
Sun Pharmaceuticals
Sun Pharmaceuticals
References
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