Artvigil-250 Tablet contains Armodafinil (250 mg), manufactured by HAB Pharma / Signature. It belongs to a class of central nervous system stimulants known as wakefulness-promoting agents (eugeroics).
Armodafinil is the isolated R-enantiomer of modafinil, making it longer-acting and more potent per milligram than standard modafinil.
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How It Works
Armodafinil works by inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine in the brain, increasing extracellular dopamine levels. It selectively stimulates specific areas of the hypothalamus to promote sustained mental alertness, focus, and wakefulness without the intense jitteriness associated with traditional amphetamine stimulants.
Primary Medical Uses
Narcolepsy: Reduces excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients with narcolepsy.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Used as an adjunct treatment to relieve daytime sleepiness in patients using CPAP therapy.
Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD): Helps maintain alertness in individuals who work non-traditional night or rotating shifts.
How to Take
Timing:
For Narcolepsy or OSA: Take 1 tablet once daily in the morning.
For Shift Work Disorder: Take 1 tablet roughly 1 hour before the start of your work shift.
Administration: Swallow whole with water, with or without food. Taking it late in the day will likely cause severe insomnia.
Dose Caution: 250 mg is the maximum recommended daily dose of Armodafinil (standard clinical starting doses often begin at 150 mg).
Side Effects
Common & Mild:
Headache or lightheadedness
Insomnia or sleep disturbances
Nausea, dry mouth, or loss of appetite
Nervousness, anxiety, or restlessness
Serious Side Effects (Contact Doctor Immediately):
Severe Dermatological Reactions: Rare but dangerous skin rashes, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or DRESS syndrome. Discontinue immediately if any skin rash, hives, or mouth sores appear.
Psychiatric Symptoms: Hallucinations, mania, depression, aggression, or suicidal ideation.
Cardiovascular Symptoms: Chest pain, palpitations, rapid heart rate (tachycardia), or elevated blood pressure.
Important Precautions & Interactions
Hormonal Contraceptives: Armodafinil reduces the effectiveness of steroidal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, implants) by inducing CYP3A4 enzymes. Additional non-hormonal contraception (e.g., condoms) is required during treatment and for 1 month after stopping.
Tolerance & Dependence: While lower in abuse potential than amphetamines, habituation can occur with long-term unmonitored use.
Heart Conditions: Exercise caution if you have a history of heart valve problems (e.g., mitral valve prolapse), severe hypertension, or previous cardiovascular events.
