ARMODAFINIL belongs to the class of ‘eugeroics or wakefulness-promoting agents’, primarily used to treat excessive sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), narcolepsy, and shift work sleep disorder (SWD). Obstructive sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by frequent pauses in breathing during sleep. Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that causes extreme daytime drowsiness. Shift work sleep disorder is a condition that causes trouble sleeping or excessive sleepiness due to uncommon working schedules like graveyard shifts, early morning shifts, or rotational shifts.
ARMODAFINIL contains ‘Armodafinil,’ which belongs to the class of ‘central nervous system (CNS) stimulants’. It works by stimulating the brain to increase the physical and mental processes of the body. Armodafinil alters the amounts of certain chemical messengers that are involved in the sleep mechanism. Thereby, it promotes energy and alertness by decreasing excessive drowsiness.
Take ARMODAFINIL as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, ARMODAFINIL can cause side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea, sleeping problem (insomnia), dry mouth, and nervousness. These side effects are not common in everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Please inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to ARMODAFINIL or any other medicines before starting ARMODAFINIL. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart, kidney, liver problems, mental illness, alcoholism, or drug use. It is advised to consult a doctor if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother before starting ARMODAFINIL. Do not consume alcohol with ARMODAFINIL to avoid any unwanted effects. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using ARMODAFINIL. ARMODAFINIL is not recommended in patients younger than 18 years of age.
Obstructive sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, and shift work sleep disorder.
ARMODAFINIL contains ‘Armodafinil,’ a wakefulness-promoting agent that treats excessive drowsiness in conditions like obstructive sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, and shift work sleep disorder. It works as a CNS stimulant and alters the amounts of certain chemical messengers that are involved in the sleep mechanism. ARMODAFINIL stimulates the brain to improve the physical and mental functioning of the body. Thus, ARMODAFINIL promotes wakefulness and mental alertness by reducing extreme sleepiness and lack of concentration. ARMODAFINIL does not completely cure these sleep disorders.
ARMODAFINIL may be habit-forming, hence do not exceed the course prescribed by your doctor. Also, do not share this medicine with anyone who has a history of drug abuse and alcoholism. Do not suddenly stop taking ARMODAFINIL to avoid any withdrawal symptoms. If you have any allergic reactions to ARMODAFINIL or other medicines, please inform your doctor beforehand. Brief your medical history to doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases, heart problems (enlarged heart, a mitral valve problem, chest pain, heart attack, irregular heartbeat), high blood pressure, mood problems (depression, mania, psychosis), and a personal or family history of drug/alcohol abuse before starting ARMODAFINIL. ARMODAFINIL should be used with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding only with medical advice. Also, please use reliable forms of birth control to avoid pregnancy during the course. Do not drive or operate machinery since ARMODAFINIL may cause side effects like dizziness and headache, affecting your ability to concentrate and drive. Avoid consumption of alcohol with ARMODAFINIL as it may increase the dizziness. ARMODAFINIL is not recommended in patients younger than 18 years of age.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ARMODAFINIL may interact with recreational drugs (methamphetamine) and contraceptive pills.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol, excess caffeine (coffee, tea, colas), and large amounts of chocolate while using ARMODAFINIL.
Drug-Disease Interaction: People with liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, high blood pressure, mood problems, and a personal or family history of drug or alcohol abuse should consult the doctor before taking ARMODAFINIL.
It is advised to avoid alcohol intake since alcohol consumption with ARMODAFINIL may increase the adverse effects, such as dizziness and headache.
It is not known how ARMODAFINIL affects pregnancy. You are advised to get a pregnancy test done before starting ARMODAFINIL. You should get a negative pregnancy test for sure before using ARMODAFINIL. Also, please use reliable forms of birth control like condoms or diaphragm with spermicide if you are undergoing treatment with ARMODAFINIL to prevent pregnancy.
It is not known if ARMODAFINIL is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor for more information before taking ARMODAFINIL if you are a nursing mother.
ARMODAFINIL may cause side effects like dizziness affecting your ability to concentrate and drive. Hence, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert and focused.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking ARMODAFINIL. Your dosage will be adjusted accordingly.
ARMODAFINIL should be used with caution in cases of renal impairment. It is advised to seek medical advice before starting ARMODAFINIL if you have any kidney problems.
Safety and effectiveness of ARMODAFINIL have not been established in patients below 18 years of age.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition characterized by frequent pauses in breathing during sleep. It occurs when the throat muscles relax and obstruct the airways during sleep. It is considered to be the most common type of sleep apnoea. Symptoms include excessive daytime drowsiness, loud snoring, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure, nighttime sweating, decreased sexual interest, and mood changes like irritability and depression.
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that causes extreme daytime drowsiness. It affects a person’s sleep/wake cycle and is caused due to genetic factors or abnormal signalling in the brain. Symptoms include sudden sleep attacks, hallucinations, extreme daytime drowsiness, and cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness).
Shift work sleep disorder is a condition that causes trouble sleeping or excessive sleepiness due to uncommon working schedules like graveyard shifts, early morning shifts, or rotational shifts. Symptoms include extreme drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, headaches, lack of energy, insomnia, and depression.