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