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Modafinil Oral tablet

MODAFINIL (moe DAF i nil) is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by certain sleep disorders. This includes narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder.

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modafinil

CNS stimulant; structurally and pharmacologically distinct from other currently available CNS stimulants.

Source:AHFS

Modafinil

Modafinil is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is primarily used to promote wakefulness and alertness in persons with narcolepsy , a condition that causes excessive sleepiness and cataplexy (episodes of sudden loss of muscle control).

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

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