Modafinil

Chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S  Molecular mass: 273.35 g/mol  PubChem compound: 4236

Therapeutic indications

Modafinil is indicated for:

Excessive sleepiness

Population group: only elderly (65 years old or older)

Modafinil is indicated in adults for the treatment of excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy with or without cataplexy.

Excessive sleepiness is defined as difficulty maintaining wakefulness and an increased likelihood of falling asleep in inappropriate situations.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Excessive sleepiness

Population group: only adults (18 - 65 years old)

Modafinil is indicated in adults for the treatment of excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy with or without cataplexy.

Excessive sleepiness is defined as difficulty maintaining wakefulness and an increased likelihood of falling asleep in inappropriate situations.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Contraindications

Modafinil is contraindicated in the following cases:

Cardiac arrhythmia

Arrhythmia

Uncontrolled moderate to severe hypertension

Hypertension

Bipolar disorders

Bipolar disorder

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