Description

Armodafinil- Uses, Side Effects, Dosage,  Interactions

Armodafinil (Nuvigil) is a drug introduced to increase wakefulness on those individuals that habitually get very sleepy as a result of narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work disorder. It is similar to the drug modafinil (Provigil).

The mechanism of action of Armodafinil is believed to be associated with dopamine transporter (DAT) receptor inhibition, but the exact process responsible in the context of sleep disorders is unknown. Although related to stimulants, such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, armodafinil possesses an alternate chemical type. Armodafinil is a drug categorized as CNS stimulants.

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What Is Armodafinil Used For?

Armodafinil is commonly used for the following conditions.

• Obstructive sleep apnea- a condition that occurs when you are unconsciously blocked and as you sleep, you find that you are unable to breathe due to blockage of your airways
• Narcolepsy is a type of condition in whereby the control of your sleep-wake cycle is impaired by your brain.
• The shift work disorder is a condition (largely among individuals with night, morning, or rotating shifts) that causes difficulty in getting sleep when you should, and/or sleepiness when you should be awake
• Armodafinil can also be administered to treat other conditions as per the evaluation of your healthcare provider

Armodafinil Side Effects

The most common side effects of armodafinil are:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Sleep Problems (insomnia).

Other Side Effects

• Depression
• Fatigue
• Upset stomach or indigestion
• Change in heartbeat

Dosing

The amount of this medication may vary with various patients. Take it as your doctor tells you to or as the label tells you. The average doses of this medicine are mentioned in the following information. 

The dosage of the medicine depends on the medicine strength. The doses you use in a day, the interval given after a dose, and the duration you use the medication all depend on the medical issue you are treating with the medication.

For Oral Dosage Form (Tablets):

• For narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea:
• Children- Use and dose must be prescribed by your doctor.
• Adults–Armodafinil 150 mg to 250 mg once a day in the morning.

For shift work sleep disorder:

• Children- Use and dose must be prescribed by your doctor.
• Adults-  Armodafinil 150 mg 1 hour before you start working.

About Proper Use

Use this drug as prescribed by your physician. Do not overuse it more of it. This medication includes a Medication Guide. Go through the instructions well and act on the same. Feel free to ask the doctor.

In case you have sleep apnea and use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, you should keep using this machine with the medicine. Use this medication every day, at the same time. Additional changes of schedule without a discussion with your doctor are not recommended.

You can take the medicine with or without food.

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You are not supposed to take armodafinil when you have ever had a rash or allergic response to armodafinil, Nuvigil, modafinil (Provigil), or any of the inactive ingredients of armodafinil tablets.

Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions so you can make sure armodafinil is safe to use, including whether you have ever had:

• Mental illness or psychosis
• Liver or kidney disease
• Heart disease or a heart muscle or valve disorder 
• Drug or alcohol addiction.
• High blood pressure

Inform your healthcare expert in case you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeed.