Other Disorders

Modafinil 200 mg Australia is a wakefulness-promoting agent used in the treatment of various sleep disorders. In narcolepsy, the medication helps to increase the time spent awake, decrease the frequency of falling asleep during the day, and improve sleep quality. It is also used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, where it is effective in improving daytime sleepiness and other symptoms associated with the condition. Modafinil is available in the form of oral tablets and is typically prescribed for long-term use.

In a study that involved 32 patients with shift work sleep disorder, 200 mg of Modafinil was found to significantly reduce the level of sleepiness during night shifts (p0.001). However, it did not affect the speed with which circadian rhythms adjusted to the nocturnal schedule or daytime sleepiness during normal no-shift periods. Similarly, improvements on the Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire were not statistically significant.

The study was a double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Randomization was conducted using a computer-generated sequence that was not known to any of the study clinicians, patients, or outcomes assessors. The pharmacist who dispensed the study medication had no knowledge of allocation, and the results were assessed independently by an independent assessor. Compliance with the study was monitored by examining patient diaries and counting returned medication capsules.

Unlike many other stimulant drugs, Modafinil has not been shown to increase the risk of cardiac arrest or cardiovascular events. It has been well tolerated by patients with a history of heart disease and is also safe for those with angina or coronary artery disease. It is not recommended in pregnant women or those with a history of heart attack or stroke, and the effects of Modafinil during breastfeeding have not been established.

Taking Modafinil is not a replacement for getting enough sleep, and the Modalert 100 medication should only be taken as directed by a doctor. It is important to follow the doctor’s advice regarding sleep hygiene and continue to use any breathing devices or other treatments that have been prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea. In addition, patients should be aware that Modafinil can become habit-forming and should not be taken in larger doses or for longer than prescribed.