Armodafinil

Generic Name
Armodafinil
Brand Names
Nuvigil
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C15H15NO2S
CAS Number
112111-43-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
V63XWA605I
Background

Armodafinil is the enantiopure of the wakefulness-promoting agent modafinil (Provigil), and is indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), narcolepsy, or shift work disorder (SWD). Research has shown that armodafinil significantly improves driving simulator performance in patient...

Indication

用于改善与阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(OSA)、发作性睡病或轮班工作障碍(SWD)相关的过度嗜睡的成年患者的清醒度。亦可用于治疗注意缺陷多动障碍、慢性疲劳综合征和重度抑郁症。

Associated Conditions
Narcolepsy, Shift-work related sleep disturbance, Somnolence
Associated Therapies
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