Modiodal Medication Information

Posted May 18th, 2011 by admin

Modiodal Medication Information:

Modiodal is an Analeptic drug, a Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant medication. Modiodal increases the release of monoamines, specifically the catecholamines norepinephrine and dopamine, from the synaptic terminals. Modiodal prescription generic name is Modafinil.
Doctors may prescribe Modiodal for the treatment of:

• Schizophrenia
• Shift Work Sleep Disorder
• ADHD
• Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
• Narcolepsy,
• Maintain Alertness,
• Disease-related Fatigue,
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea,
• Parkinson’s Disease and
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

 

Modiodal medicine is available in 200mg Tablets and 100mg Tablets.

PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS IN HUMAN MODIODAL neurostimulator is a sponsor of the vigil, plus it has a protective effect of cortical neurons from degeneration induced by glutamate.

MODIODAL (modafinil) is not chemically related to the central nervous system stimulants (CNS), such as methylphenidate and amphetamine.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: MODIODAL is contraindicated in patients known to have hypersensitivity to modafinil.

Allergic reactions: Patients should be instructed to notify their physician if they develop a rash, hives, or a related allergic phenomenon.

Pediatric use have not been established safety and efficacy in individuals under 5 years old.

Geriatric Use: There are no established safety and efficacy in people over age 65. Experience in a limited number of patients over 65 years in phase 1 clinical trials, 2 and 3 made in the United States showed a comparable incidence of adverse effects with other age groups.

PRECAUTIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF USE DURING PREGNANCY OR BREASTFEEDING:

Pregnancy: The FDA classification of the product is in category B. There is a lack of adequate clinical studies in pregnant women. In addition, teratogenic and neonatal combined studies in rats, including behavioral assessments have revealed no evidence of effects on the neonate. There have been no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women.

Other prescription names for medications containing Modafinil (Modiodal main ingridient) are: Alertec, Modalert, Provigil, Generic Modalert, Vigicer, Generic Provigil and Modafinil.