Indications
Armodafinil is used to improve wakefulness in adult patients who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), narcolepsy or shift work disorder (SWD).
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Armodafinil is an indirect dopamine receptor agonist. It is the R-enantiomer of Modafinil, which is a 1:1 mixture of the R- and S-enantiomers. Armodafinil binds to the dopamine transporter and blocks dopamine reuptake. As a result, neuronal activity rises in the hypothalamus, and activity increases in the hypothalamic wakefulness center (TMN, tuberomammillary nucleus) within the hypothalamic sleep wake switch.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
There are no adequate and well controlled studies of Armodafinil in pregnant women. So it should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit justifies the possible risk to the fetus.
It isn't known whether Armodafinil or its metabolites pass into human milk. Many drugs do, so caution is needed when Armodafinil is given to a nursing woman.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.