Artvigil
Armodafinil tablets for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnoea. It promotes wakefulness without being a traditional stimulant.
- Categories
- Sleep Management · ADHD & Focus
- Active ingredient
- Armodafinil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Artvigil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Artvigil details
- Conditions
- Narcolepsy · Obstructive Sleep Apnoea · Shift Work Sleep Disorder
- Alternative names
- armodafinil
- Therapeutic class
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant
- Pharmacological class
- Eugeroic
- Known off-label uses
- depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to armodafinil; history of severe cardiovascular disease
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anxiety; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Hab Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 10–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Oral Contraceptives; Cyclosporine; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
Serious side effects
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; psychosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Armodafinil tablets for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnoea. It promotes wakefulness without being a traditional stimulant.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the reuptake of dopamine by binding to the dopamine transporter, promoting vigilance and waking drive.