Drug Name:Modafinil
Drug Class:CNS Stimulant
Mechanism of Action:
  • Selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist
  • Increases dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain
  • Inhibits GABA release
Use:
  • Narcolepsy
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Shift work sleep disorder
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (off-label)
Side Effects:
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to modafinil
  • History of cardiac arrhythmias
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Pregnancy and lactation
Specialty:
  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Psychiatry