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Modafinil Tablets 200 mg (Modafinil)

Modafinil Tablets 200 mg (Modafinil)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Modafinil›200mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White or almost white rectangular tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201104024 · Approved 2011.06.29 · Insurance code 643505960

Summary

Main use
Improvement of excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy in adults
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer (take) 200mg orally once daily in the morning. (Although 400mg once daily was well tolerated, there is no clear evidence that it is more effective than 200mg.) The dose should be adjusted when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrate drugs such as triazolam and cyclosporine. Drugs primarily eliminated through CYP2C19 metabolism, such as diazepam, propranolol, phenytoin (or via CYP2C9), and S-mephenytoin, have prolonged elimination when coadministered with this drug; therefore, reduce their doses and monitor for toxicity. For patients with severe hepatic impairment, reduce the dose to 1/2 of the usual adult dose (100mg/day).

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy in adults

  • Narcolepsy
  • excessive sleepiness
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This medication is used to improve the symptoms of excessive sleepiness due to narcolepsy in adults.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer (take) 200mg orally once daily in the morning. (Although 400mg once daily was well tolerated, there is no clear evidence that it is more effective than 200mg.) The dose should be adjusted when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrate drugs such as triazolam and cyclosporine. Drugs primarily eliminated through CYP2C19 metabolism, such as diazepam, propranolol, phenytoin (or via CYP2C9), and S-mephenytoin, have prolonged elimination when coadministered with this drug; therefore, reduce their doses and monitor for toxicity. For patients with severe hepatic impairment, reduce the dose to 1/2 of the usual adult dose (100mg/day).

Precautions

This medication may not restore alertness in patients with severe drowsiness, so it is advisable to check drowsiness levels frequently and avoid driving or hazardous tasks. During treatment with this drug, severe rashes may occur; if a rash develops, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. If severe allergic reactions such as angioedema or anaphylaxis occur, discontinue use immediately and inform medical personnel. Serious side effects such as multi-organ hypersensitivity may occur; if symptoms such as fever, rash, or liver function abnormalities arise together, stop taking this medication. Psychiatric symptoms may worsen or new symptoms may emerge, so if symptoms of depression, psychosis, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts occur, inform a physician immediately. Patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or arrhythmias should undergo heart examinations before taking this medication and regularly check blood pressure and heart rate during use. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 18, patients with moderate to severe hypertension, arrhythmias, or known allergies to the ingredients of this drug should avoid use. This medication may interact with other drugs, so consult a physician if taking antidepressants, anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, contraceptives, etc. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function and elderly individuals may require dosage adjustments, so consult medical personnel before use. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as insomnia, mental confusion, and cardiac abnormalities may occur, so strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and seek medical attention immediately if unusual symptoms arise. This medication has the potential for dependence or abuse; take it exactly as directed by a physician and consult a specialist immediately if signs of drug abuse appear. Store in a place away from children's reach, avoid direct sunlight, and keep in a cool, dry place. Do not transfer to another container, and it is safe to take it according to the prescribed method and dosage.

Side effects

Headache, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, depression, abnormal thoughts, mental confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, sensory disturbances, sleep disorders, emotional instability, decreased libido, hostility, depersonalization, personality disorders, abnormal dreams, restlessness, aggressiveness, suicidal thoughts, movement disorders, muscle tension, hyperactivity, amnesia, migraine, tremors, vertigo, CNS excitation, perceptual disturbances, cooperation disorders, speech disorders, taste disturbances, hallucinations, mania, delusions, abdominal pain, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhea, indigestion, constipation, bloating, reflux, vomiting, speech disorders, glossitis, oral ulcers, tachycardia, palpitations, vasodilation, extrasystole, arrhythmia, bradycardia, hypertension, hypotension, dyspnea, increased cough, asthma, epistaxis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, abnormal urination, frequent urination, menstrual disorders, blurred vision, visual disturbances, dry eyes, sweating, rash, acne, itching, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash accompanied by eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, anorexia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, diabetes, increased appetite, eosinophilia, leukopenia, mild allergic reactions, angioedema, urticaria, hypersensitivity, low back pain, neck pain, myalgia, myasthenia, leg cramps, arthralgia, spasms, weakness, chest pain, peripheral edema, thirst, abnormal liver function tests, ECG abnormalities, weight gain, weight loss, flu-like syndrome, chills, neck stiffness, rhinitis, pharyngitis, pulmonary disease, asthma, epistaxis, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, dry mouth, anorexia, constipation, liver dysfunction, bloating, oral ulcers, thirst, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, depression, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, muscle tension, movement disorders, hyperactivity, restlessness, mental confusion, emotional instability, tremors, vertigo, hypertension, tachycardia, palpitations, vasodilation, eosinophilia, amblyopia, visual disturbances, eye pain, taste disturbances, edema, sweating, herpes simplex, abnormal urination, hematuria, pyuria

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, avoid extremely hot or cold places and store at room temperature whenever possible.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or almost white rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle

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