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Indications - Armodafinil is indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Narcolepsy Shift work disorder (SWD

Dosage & Administration - Adults: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) & Narcolepsy: 150 mg to 250 mg as a single dose in the morning. Shift Work Disorder (SWD): 150 mg as a single dose approximately 1 hour prior to the start of work shift. Children: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients less than 17 years of age have not been established. Elderly: In elderly patients, elimination of Armodafinil and its metabolites may be reduced as a consequence of aging. Therefore, consideration should be given to the use of lower doses and close monitoring in this population.

Side Effects - The most common side effects of Armodafinil are serious rash, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema and anaphylaxis reactions, multi-organ hypersensitivity reactions, persistent sleepiness, psychiatric symptoms and some cardiovascular events.

Contraindications - Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Armodafinil or any of theexcipients of this product

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy: There are no adequate and well controlled studies of Armodafinil in pregnant women. Armodafinil should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Lactation: It is not known whether Armodafinil or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Armodafinil is administered to a nursing woman.