Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Modafinil(100mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Modatec 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, nervousness, anxiety, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). You may also have diarrhea, indigestion, back pain, and a runny nose. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Always remember that this medicine only used when advised by a doctor as it is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. You should try to get the right amount of sleep every night. Before taking Modatec 100mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Modatec 100mg Tablet modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and exerts a stimulant effect to reduce extreme sleepiness.
Modafinil undergoes hepatic metabolism via multiple pathways, including CYP3A4. 80% of the dose is recovered in the urine in the form of metabolites. Elimination: The elimination half-life of a single dose in healthy subjects is approximately 15 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Modatec
Headache
Nausea
Nervousness
Anxiety
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Back pain
Runny nose
Dermatological reaction: If serious rash including Stevens-Johnson syndrome develops, discontinue modafinil at the first sign of rash, unless the rash is clearly not drug-related.
Angioedema and Anaphylaxis Reactions: If suspected, discontinue modafinil.
Modatec 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Modatec 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Modatec 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Narcolepsy: First-line treatment; Modafinil is used to treat the daytime fatigue associated with narcolepsy, and it has not been shown to improve symptoms of cataplexy.
Sleep Work Shift Disorder: First-line treatment.
Obstructive sleep apnea: Adjunct to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Drug-Drug Interaction: MODAFINIL can interact with hormonal contraceptives pills, antacids (omeprazole), anti-epilepsy medications (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), anti-depressants (amitriptyline, citalopram), anxiety disorder drugs (diazepam), blood pressure-lowering pills (amlodipine, verapamil).
Drug-Food Interaction: A person taking MODAFINIL should avoid taking grapefruit-juice and grapefruit that increases actions or side effects of this medicine.
Drug-Disease Interaction: To make sure this medicine is safe or you, tell your doctor if you have angina (chest pain), cirrhosis or other liver problem, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, or history of heart attack, a history of mental illness or psychosis, history of alcoholism or drug addiction.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
OMEPRAZOLE
CARBAMAZEPINE
PHENOBARBITAL
PHENYTOIN
AMITRIPTYLINE
CITALOPRAM
DIAZEPAM
AMLODIPINE
VERAMAPIL
Do not chew, crush or break it. Modatec 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Modatec 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take it with or without food, preferably in morning time before you need to be alert.
It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night.
It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increase side effects.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
It makes contraceptive pills less effective, consult with a doctor for effective contraception.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching or breathing problem while taking this medicine.
It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Modatec 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can I predict the risk of rash associated with Modatec 100mg Tablet?
No, rash can occur after day 1 to 2 months of starting the medicine. The period can be very variable and cannot be predicted. You should discontinue the use of Modatec 100mg Tablet and contact your doctor at the first sign of rash since it cannot be predicted whether the rash is serious or benign.
Q. Can taking Modatec 100mg Tablet affect my sleep?
Modatec 100mg Tablet is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness). Modatec 100mg Tablet may help decrease your sleepiness, but it will not cure your sleep disorder. However, one of the common side effects of Modatec 100mg Tablet is trouble falling asleep, though it does not occur in everyone. Consult your doctor if you face any issues with sleep.
Q. Is Modatec 100mg Tablet more effective than amphetamine?
Yes, Modatec 100mg Tablet is more effective than amphetamine. It not only helps to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) but also improves task performance. On comparing, it shows less association with side effects such as excess locomotor activities, anxiety, jitteriness, or rebound effects, which are seen with amphetamine.
Q. How does Modatec 100mg Tablet affects mood?
Modatec 100mg Tablet has a mood enhancing and mood-brightening effect. It has been tried in patients with depression.
