ASPENDOS 100mg tablets medication leaflet

N06BA07 • modafinil • Nervous system | Psychostimulants, agents used for adhd and nootropics | Centrally acting sympathomimetics

Modafinil is a medication used to treat excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. It works by stimulating certain areas of the brain, improving wakefulness.

The medication is taken orally, usually once daily in the morning, or before the start of a night shift in the case of shift work sleep disorder. Common side effects include headaches, nausea, anxiety, and insomnia.

Modafinil is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the active substance or a history of severe cardiac arrhythmias. It should also be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal conditions.

This medication is an effective option for improving wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness, helping to enhance their quality of life.