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Central Sleep Apnea : Drugs

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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. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CNS stimulant; structurally and pharmacologically distinct from other currently available CNS stimulants.
Source:AHFS
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).Modaf...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
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