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Information for patients
Medication Information Modalert 100 is used to improve insomnia in people with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with the medical condition known as narcolepsy or with obstructive sleep apnea / hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), or shift work sleep disorder (SWSD). . In narcolepsy, there is a sudden and irresistible tendency to fall asleep during normal waking hours. This happens at unpredictable times, even when it is inappropriate or it can be dangerous to do so. MODAFINIL reduces this unwanted excessive daytime sleepiness. With OSAHS, daytime sleepiness can occur due to interrupted nighttime sleep. MODAFINIL treats only the symptom of sleepiness and does not treat the cause of OSAHS. While being treated with MODAFINIL, you should continue with therapies intended to help manage underlying medical conditions, such as continuous positive airway pressure, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Modalert 100 can also help keep you awake during your work shift if you have been diagnosed with Moderate to Severe Chronic Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD). Precisely how MODAFINIL works is not known, but it is known to act on the central nervous system (the brain). It differs from other stimulant drugs that promote wakefulness. MODAFINIL increases alertness. Unlike other stimulants, it does not over-stimulate or produce a "high" sensation. Your doctor may have prescribed MODAFINIL for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why MODAFINIL was prescribed for you.
Before consuming the medicine
Avoid medications You should not take Modalert 100 if: • you are allergic to modafinil or any of the other ingredients listed in the contents. Signs of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, itching, shortness of breath or swelling of the face, lips or tongue • are pregnant or may become pregnant. Do not take MODAFINIL if the pack is torn or shows signs of tampering or the tablets do not look right. Do not take MODAFINIL if the expiration date on the package has expired. If you are not sure whether to start taking Modalert 100, contact your doctor.
Special medication care Before you start taking MODAFINIL, you need to discuss with your doctor one of the following points that apply to you. If: • you are under 18 or over 65 • have a history of mental health problems • have heart problems, including, for example, angina (chest pain), previous heart attack, enlarged heart • have an abnormal heart rhythm / irregular • you have high blood pressure or high blood pressure is controlled by medication • you have kidney or liver problems • you may become pregnant • you are breastfeeding Things you need to do If you are about to start a new medication, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking MODAFINIL. Tell your doctor if you believe MODAFINIL is not helping your condition. Your doctor may need to change your dose. Things you must not do Do not give MODAFINIL to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you have.
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