Modafil MD 100mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET contains Modafinil, which belongs to a group of
medicines known as Psychostimulants. It is used for the management of Narcolepsy
in adult patients. MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is also used for the management of
obstructive sleep apnoea (obstruction of the airway during sleep), circadian
rhythm sleep disorder and shift work disorder.

Narcolepsy can be defined as a rare long-term neural condition in which the
sleep-regulating mech
excessive daytime sleepiness, lack of concentration, sleep attacks (suddenly
falling asleep), cataplexy (temporary loss of muscle control leading to weakness
and falling), sleep paralysis (it is a temporary inability to move or speak
during waking up or falling asleep), excessive dreaming and waking in the middle
of the night.

During management with MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET, your doctor may request a test
for your heart called an electrocardiogram (ECG). You may also be monitored for
your blood pressure and heart rate while you are taking MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET.

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from
uncontrolled or moderate to severe high blood pressure and arrhythmias
(irregular heartbeat) or who had a heart attack. MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET, should
be used with caution in patients who have had liver diseases, kidney diseases,
depression, anxiety, low mood, psychosis, m
and recreational drug abuse.

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding
women. MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is also not recommended for use in children under
18 years of age. Specific serious side effects may include depression,
aggression or hostility towards other people or suicidal thoughts or other
changes in your behaviour.  Consult your doctor immediately if you experience
any such side effects.

The most common side effect of taking MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET are headache,
dizziness, sleepiness, insomnia (inability to fall asleep), nervousness,
anxiety, stuffy nose, back pain, extreme tiredness, weakness, palpitations,
chest pain, dry mouth, redness of the face, loss of appetite, nausea,
stomach-ache, indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation, blurred vision,
irritability, numbness or tingling sensation in hands or feet, abnormal liver
enzymes. Contact your doctor if any of your side effects get worse.

Uses Of MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET

Manage:

• Narcolepsy
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Shift work disorder
• Circadian rhythm sleep disorder

How MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET Works

Modafinil is a psychostimulant which acts on Orexin neurons. Orexin neurons are
nerve cells found in the brain which regulate sleep/wake states. Modafinil
activates orexin neurons and hence induces wakefulness and reduces the
likelihood that you will have sleep attacks.

How to use MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET

Take MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Consume the medicine
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will
decide the exact dose and duration of management for you depending on your age,
body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET

Common

• headache, sleepiness and dizziness
• high blood pressure
• insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
• extreme tiredness, weakness
• palpitations
• chest pain
• dry mouth, redness of the face
• loss of appetite, nausea, stomach-ache, indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation
• blurred vision
• irritability
• numbness or tingling sensation in hands or feet
• nervousness, anxiety
• stuffy nose
• back pain
• abnormal liver enzymes

Uncommon

• back pain, neck pain, muscle pain, muscle weakness, leg cramps, joint pain, tremors, twitching
• vertigo
• sweating
• increased cough, shortness of breath or asthma
• disrupted sleep cycle, abnormal dreams
• slurred speech
• vomiting
• swallowing difficulties, swollen tongue, mouth ulcers
• swollen hands and feet
• migraine
• hay fever – runny/itchy nose, watery eyes
• muscle tension, difficulty moving muscles smoothly or other movement problems lack of coordination
• rashes, acne, itching
• increased appetite, weight changes, altered taste or thirst, excess wind, acid reflux from the stomach
• altered sex drive
• nosebleed, sinusitis, sore throat
• abnormal menstruation
• restlessness with increased body movements
• altered vision, dryness in eyes
• polyuria (increased frequency of urination)
• abnormal white blood cells
• increased blood sugar levels
• high blood cholesterol
• changes in blood pressure (high or low), abnormal heart trace (ECG) and irregular or unusually slow heartbeat

Rare

Stop taking MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately in case
you experience:

• signs or symptoms of angioedema or anaphylaxis (Ex. swelling of face, eyes, lips, tongue or throat causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing and wheeziness or hoarseness)
• fever, skin rash, severe itching, blistering or peeling of skin, ulcers in mouth, eyes, nose and genitals and abnormal blood test results
• chest pain
• mood swings or abnormal thoughts
• aggressive behaviour or hostility
• forgetfulness or confusion
• extreme happiness, over-excitement or hyperactivity
• anxiety or nervousness
• depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviour
• agitation or psychosis, delusions, feeling detached or numb, personality disorder hallucinations, extreme increase in activity and talking (m

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting:

Take the medicine, with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating oily or spicy food. Contact your doctor if nausea and vomiting worsen.

Itchy skin:

Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate the skin. Do not scratch the
affected area. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when going outdoors or use
unscented moisturizers to soothe and hydrate the skin. Contact your doctor if
the itching persists.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take them frequently. Keep a heating
pad on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the stomach pain does not improve.

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of water or fruit juices, to keep you hydrated. Don’t take any
medicine on your own to manage diarrhoea. Contact your doctor if diarrhoea
worsens.

Constipation:

Eat plenty of fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals.
Drink water and exercise regularly. Contact your doctor if constipation
persists.

Headache:

Rest and relax. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if needed. Contact your
doctor if your headache does not improve.

Dizziness or drowsiness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating machinery if
you feel drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid alcohol consum
dizziness or drowsiness. Contact your doctor if dizziness or drowsiness worsens.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may
cause harm to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Breastfeeding

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it
may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET causes dizziness, sleepiness and blurred vision which
can affect your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machines after taking
MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Do not consume alcohol while taking MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET.

!### Kidney

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from
kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from
liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

Do not take MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET if you are allergic to Modafinil, lactose or
other ingredients in the medicine.

!### Heart Disease

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with an irregular
heartbeat (arrhythmias), suffering from uncontrolled moderate to severe high
blood pressure or having a heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Others

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:

• anxiety and severe agitation

Before taking MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have:

• you have or have had depression, anxiety, low mood, psychosis, m
• had drug problems in the past
• rare hereditary conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency and Glucose-galactose malabsor

Use in Paediatrics:

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of
age as its safety is not yet established in children. Consult your doctor before
taking it.

Use in Geriatrics:

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patientsaged
above 65 years of age as it may require dose adjustments. Consult your doctor
before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any
of the following medicine:

• hormonal contrace
• omeprazole (a medicine used for the management of acidity, stomach ulcers etc)
• indinavir, ritonavir (a medicine used to manage HIV infection)
• ciclosporin (a medicine used for immune system suppression, to manage arthritis or psoriasis)
• carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin (medicines used for the management of seizures)
• amitriptyline, citalopram, fluoxetine (medicines used for the management of depression)
• diazepam, triazolam (medicines used for the management of anxiety)
• warfarin (medicines used for the management of blood clotting)
• amlodipine, verapamil, propranolol (medicines used for the management of high blood pressure)
• atorvastatin, simvastatin (medicines used for managing high cholesterol levels)
• itraconazole, ketoconazole (medicines used to manage fungal infections)
• phenytoin or S-mephenytoin (medicines used to manage fits)
• antipyrine (a medicine used to manage ear infections and pain)
• medicines used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (such as dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate)

Overdosage:

In case you or anybody else accidentally takes too much of MODAFIL MD 100MG
TABLET consult the doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage are feeling sick,
disoriented, confused, restless, Insomnia, agitated, nervousness or anxious,
difficulty sleeping, hallucinations, excitation high blood pressure,
palpitations, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and chest pain.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Modafinil
Pharmacological Category	:	Psychostimulants
Therapeutic Indication	:	Narcolepsy, Obstructive sleep apnoea, Shift work disorder, Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet

More Information

• Keep MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET out of reach from children
• Store MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET

Does MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET affect contrace

Yes, hormonal contrace
effective when taken with MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET. Consult your doctor regarding
the use of other contrace

Can elderly patients use MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET?

Elderly patients can use MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET with caution as it requires
dose modulation for elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Can I operate machinery or drive after consuming MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET?

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET causes dizziness and blurred vision which can affect
your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machines after taking MODAFIL MD
100MG TABLET.

What happens if I take too much MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET?

In case you or anybody else accidentally takes too much of MODAFIL MD 100MG
TABLET consult the doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage are feeling sick,
disoriented, confused, restless, Insomnia, agitated, nervousness or anxious,
difficulty sleeping, hallucinations, excitation high blood pressure,
palpitations, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and chest pain.

Does MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET makes you happy?

A study on MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET, showed increased changes in general mood.
These results suggest that modafinil may have general mood-elevating effects
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Can MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET be taken every day?

Take MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET as advised by your physician. MODAFIL MD 100MG
TABLET is safe and well tolerated, with a low incidence of adverse effects and a
low potential for abuse.

Who should not take MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET?

MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in an irregular heartbeat
(arrhythmias), uncontrolled moderate to severe high blood pressure or heart
attack, anxiety, severe agitation, pregnancy and breastfeeding women and
allergic history to modafinil or lactose. Consult your doctor before taking
MODAFIL MD 100MG TABLET.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• ECG
• Polysomnography
• Liver function test