How to use Modalert?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Modalert 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Modalert 200 mg is used to help people who have narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), or shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) to stay awake during the day. Modalert 200 does not cure these conditions and will only work as long as you continue to take it.
About Modalert 200 Tablet
Modalert 200mg belongs to a group of medicines called 'stimulant' used to improve wakefulness in adult patients with narcolepsy (excessive and uncontrollable daytime sleepiness). Narcolepsy is a medical condition in which a person faces excessive daytime sleepiness and face sleep attacks that make a person fall asleep suddenly in inappropriate situations.
Modalert 200 mg contains ‘Modafinil’ which is responsible for improving narcolepsy and reducing the symptoms of the possibility of sleep attacks. It works by enhancing the amount of a chemical messenger known as 'dopamine' in the brain which controls the sleep-wake cycle of our body. It reduces the reuptake of dopamine into nerves. Dopamine is a chemical neurotransmitter that is used by nerves for communication purposes.
Modalert 200mg should be taken with or without with one glass of water. Modalert 200 is usually advised each morning to prevent sleepiness during daytime, or 1 hour before the beginning of a work or as suggested by the doctors. For better advice, one should consult with their doctor as they will decide what the best dose is for you after checking your condition. You may experience unpleasant effects of Modalert 200 that include headache, diarrhoea, back pain, feeling anxious, nausea, trouble sleeping, feeling nervous, dizziness, stuffy nose, and upset stomach. However, consult with your doctor if the symptoms continue for more than days or become severe, then seek medical attention immediately.
The use of Modalert 200 mg is not allowed in persons who are allergic to any of its constituent presents in it, so tell your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine cannot be used in children below 18 years of age. A woman who is pregnant or thinking to be pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to be pregnant is not allowed to take this medicine so tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you had heart problems or high blood pressure or depression, low mood, anxiety, psychosis, before taking this medicine.
Medicinal Benefits of Modalert 200 Tablet
Modalert 200 mg belongs to the category of the stimulant indicated to improve wakefulness in persons who feel very sleepy due to narcolepsy.
It works by increasing the amount of a chemical known as dopamine in the brain by reducing the reabsorption of dopamine into nerves.
Dopamine is a chemical neurotransmitter that is used by nerves to send signals for communication purposes.
In this way, it helps a person to stay awake during their office hours or for performing normal activities of the day and to have a normal sleep routine.
what is modalert 200 mg Precautions?
Before taking modalert 200 mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to armodafinil; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart problems (such as enlarged heart, mitral valve problem, chest pain, heart attack, irregular heartbeat), heart problems after taking stimulant drugs such as amphetamines (including chest pain, irregular heartbeat), high blood pressure, liver problems, mental/mood disorders (such as depression, mania, psychosis), personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol).
Sleep disorders may reduce your ability to react quickly. Though modafinil helps keep you awake, you still may not be able to safely do things that require quick reactions (such as driving). This drug may also make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using modafinil. Modalert 200 mg may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of non-hormonal birth control while using this medication and for 2 months after the last dose. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.
What is modalert 200 Interactions and Warnings?
Modalert 200 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.
Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.Modalert 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Modalert 200 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients with abnormal levels of sleepiness who take modafinil should be advised that their level of wakefulness may not return to normal, so they should avoid driving.Modalert 200 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data aVialable suggests that dose adjustment of Modalert 200 Tablet may not be needed in these patients.
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