Artvigil
Formulated to alleviate excessive sleepiness to support daytime alertness and target focus capabilities.
- 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.
Serious side effects
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; psychosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate excessive sleepiness to support daytime alertness and target focus capabilities.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the reuptake of dopamine by binding to the dopamine transporter, promoting vigilance and waking drive.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.