Modawake 200 mg

Modawake 200mg: Understanding the Medication

Modawake 200 mg is a prescription medication used to promote wakefulness and alertness in individuals with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work sleep disorder.

What is Modawake?

Modawake is a brand name for the medication modafinil, a central nervous system stimulant that works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which help regulate sleep and wakefulness.

How does Modawake 200 mg work?

• Increasing the release of neurotransmitters that promote wakefulness and alertness
• Reducing the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, allowing them to stay in the brain for longer periods
• Enhancing the activity of other neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and histamine, which also play a role in regulating sleep and wakefulness

Benefits

• Improves wakefulness and alertness in individuals with excessive daytime sleepiness
• Enhances cognitive function, including attention and memory
• Increases energy and motivation
• Helps regulate sleep patterns

Side Effects

Common side effects of Modawake 200 mg include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Stomach upset

Less common side effects may include:

• Allergic reactions
• Skin rash
• Increased heart rate and blood pressure
• Agitation and aggression

Precautions and Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to modafinil or any of its ingredients
• Severe anxiety or agitation
• History of left ventricular hypertrophy or mitral valve prolapse
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding