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Provigil is an effective brand that is approved by an FDA. It is successfully promotes wakefulness to rectify the issue, which is occurred due to the excessive sleeping problems. This eugeroic drug serves its beneficial action due to its therapeutic agent, which is an active constituent of this dosage form and is named as Modafinil, which is pharmacologically fall in the category of dopamine inhibitor, but, therapeutically it is considered as a CNS stimulating agent.
How Modafinil exerts its advantageous action in the body?
This drug is beneficial to stimulate the CNS by inducing wakefulness. This action occurs due to inhibition of reuptake of dopamine to reduce the level of this chemical. This will change the neurotransmitters that helpful to enhance brain awareness for prolong period.
What are the various recommendations of Provigil 200 mg?
This is a eugeroic agent successfully used to overcome the hypersomnia symptoms that arise due to excessive daytime sleepiness, shift work sleep disorder and narcolepsy associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
Which drug should be avoided while you are taking Provigil 200 mg?
Certain medicines that interact with this drug are:
- MAO inhibitors
- Erythromycin
- Ketoconazole
- Anti epileptic drugs
- Anti coagulant drugs
- Cyclosporine
- Steroidal hormonal products
What are the conditions, in which the use Provigil 200 mg should not be taken?
Use of this drug is contraindicated due to various health issues like:
- Allergic problem to this dosage form
- Mental illness
- Psychological disorders
- Hepatic or renal disorders
- Heart related issues
- Hypertension
- History of drug abuse or alcohol addiction
How can you take Provigil to get beneficial effect?
This is an oral dosage form that should be consumed via mouth and you should take one dose of this drug per day by swallowing it with the help of drinking water. The dosing time of this dosage form is depending upon the type of disorder and condition of the patient. If you are taking this dosage for day time sleeping problem then it must be taken in the morning time. But, in case you are taking this drug for shift work disorder, then take this dosage form before 30 to 60 minutes of starting shift work. Don't take this dosage form for more than 3 months.
Don't take excessive or double dose in any condition like missed dose. Always try to take this drug on their specified dosing time. Consumption of large quantity of this dosage form can enhance the risk of having adverse effects like hallucinations, mania, insomnia and depression.
What are the side effects of Provigil 200 mg?
Some side effects that may cause due to this drug like excitation, dry mouth, anger, excessive dehydration, uneasiness, rashes, depression, tremor and anorexia.
What are the safety tips of Provigil 200 mg?
Avoid taking this dosage form after evening or at bedtime.
This drug is not intended to patient under 12 years.
You must store this drug in room temperature and also protect it from heat and moisture.