Modafinil is in a class of medications called wakefulness-promoting agents. It was developed to treat narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder (SWSD). This medication is available only with your doctor's prescription. Do not share it with other people. It may harm them. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart disease or severe hepatic impairment.
Increases Your Energy
Modafinil 200 Australia increases the activity of certain natural substances in your brain that control sleep and wakefulness. It is in a class of medications called wakefulness promoting agents. This medication treats narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder (SWSD). It may also be used to help people with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome who have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because of their work schedules. It is important to keep in mind that this medication does not cure these conditions.
This medication can cause chest pain, especially if you have mitral valve prolapse or left ventricular hypertrophy (thickened heart walls on the left side of your heart). Do not take it with other CNS stimulants or alcohol. If you have severe allergic reactions (such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis), stop taking this medication and get emergency medical help right away.
Improves Your Focus
Modafinil has been shown to improve performance on a variety of cognitive tasks, such as decision-making, planning, and combining information. However, it does not seem to improve creativity or divergent thinking.
In several placebo-controlled studies, modafinil improved sleep latency on the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and reduced symptoms of SWSD in shift work sleep disorder. In addition, patients on modafinil reported fewer mistakes, accidents, or near-accidents during night shifts compared with placebo.
Take modafinil as directed by your doctor. It may be taken at any time of the day, but it’s best to take it about an hour before starting your shift. Modafinil decreases the effects of many types of birth control, so be sure to use a non-hormonal backup method during treatment.
Increases Your Attention
Modafinil displays measurable cognitive enhancement in healthy, non-sleep-deprived individuals. A number of studies have shown improved performance on tasks requiring executive function and learning, including spatial planning and delayed matching.
Modafinil (Modawake 200) also appears to increase vigilance without an accompanying speed-accuracy trade-off. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of people undergoing simulated night shift work, modafinil reduced errors on digit span and a version of the Hayling sentence completion test relative to placebo.
Be aware that although Modafinil increases alertness, it will not cure sleep disorders such as narcolepsy or OSAHS. Continue to follow your doctor’s advice on getting enough rest, and keep using any breathing devices your doctor may recommend for a sleep disorder like obstructive sleep apnea. Modafinil can be habit-forming, so it’s important to avoid taking larger doses or taking it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Increases Your Memory
In a placebo-controlled study of military recruits treated with modafinil or methylphenidate over 64 h of continuous work, modafinil increased accuracy but did not intensify motor activity, and there was no rebound hypersomnolence (Edgar DM, 1996). Modafinil has also been shown to enhance memory in humans without influencing perceptual speed.
Modafinil is a racemic compound, with two enantiomers that have similar pharmacokinetic properties; the R-enantiomer, also known as armodafinil, has more wake-promoting activity than the S-enantiomer, which is less effective. Therefore, studies comparing modafinil with other CNS stimulants usually refer to the R-enantiomer (Dinges et al 2006).
In healthy subjects sleep-deprived or performing simulated night shifts, modafinil enhances cognitive performance in a dose- and delay-dependent manner. This includes improvements on digit span, recognition memory, and sustained attention tasks that require cognitive control.
Reduces Your Stress
Modafinil can be used to improve the way your brain controls sleep-wake cycles. It is known for its wake-promoting effects and mood-brightening effects, and it has also been found to reduce stress.
This medicine can help you stay awake during the day if you have certain long-term (chronic) sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome, or shift work sleep disorder. This medicine does not cure these conditions and will only work as long as you take it.
Follow the directions on your prescription label and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take this medicine by mouth with or without food as directed. Keep out of reach of children. It is illegal to sell or give away this medication.
