INTRODUCTION ABOUT MODALERT 100MG TABLET

MODALERT 100MG TABLET contains Modafinil, which belongs to a group of medicines known as Psychostimulants. It is used for the management of Narcolepsy in adult patients. MODALERT 100MG TABLET is also used for the management of obstructive sleep apnoea (obstruction of the airway during sleep), circadian rhythm sleep disorder and shift work disorder. 

Narcolepsy can be defined as a rare long-term neural condition in which the sleep-regulating mechanism of the brain is altered. Narcolepsy can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness, lack of concentration, sleep attacks (suddenly falling asleep), cataplexy (temporary loss of muscle control leading to weakness and falling), sleep paralysis (it is a temporary inability to move or speak during waking up or falling asleep), excessive dreaming and waking in the middle of the night.

During management with MODALERT 100MG TABLET, your doctor may request a test for your heart called an electrocardiogram (ECG). You may also be monitored for your blood pressure and heart rate while you are taking MODALERT 100MG TABLET.

MODALERT 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from uncontrolled or moderate to severe high blood pressure and arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) or who had a heart attack. MODALERT 100MG TABLET, should be used with caution in patients who have had liver diseases, kidney diseases, depression, anxiety, low mood, psychosis, mania, bipolar disorder, are alcoholic and recreational drug abuse.

MODALERT 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. MODALERT 100MG TABLET is also not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Specific serious side effects may include depression, aggression or hostility towards other people or suicidal thoughts or other changes in your behaviour.  Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any such side effects.

The most common side effect of taking MODALERT 100MG TABLET are headache, dizziness, sleepiness, insomnia (inability to fall asleep), nervousness, anxiety, stuffy nose, back pain, extreme tiredness, weakness, palpitations, chest pain, dry mouth, redness of the face, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach-ache, indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation, blurred vision, irritability, numbness or tingling sensation in hands or feet, abnormal liver enzymes. Contact your doctor if any of your side effects get worse.

USES OF MODALERT 100MG TABLET

Manage:

• Narcolepsy
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Shift work disorder
• Circadian rhythm sleep disorder

HOW MODALERT 100MG TABLET WORKS

Modafinil is a psychostimulant which acts on Orexin neurons. Orexin neurons are nerve cells found in the brain which regulate sleep/wake states. Modafinil activates orexin neurons and hence induces wakefulness and reduces the likelihood that you will have sleep attacks.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take MODALERT 100MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Consume the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MODALERT 100MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea, vomiting:

Take the medicine, with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy food. Contact your doctor if nausea and vomiting worsen.

Itchy skin:

Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate the skin. Do not scratch the affected area. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when going outdoors or use unscented moisturizers to soothe and hydrate the skin. Contact your doctor if the itching persists.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take them frequently. Keep a heating pad on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the stomach pain does not improve.

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of water or fruit juices, to keep you hydrated. Don’t take any medicine on your own to manage diarrhoea. Contact your doctor if diarrhoea worsens.

Constipation:

Eat plenty of fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals. Drink water and exercise regularly. Contact your doctor if constipation persists.

Headache:

Rest and relax. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if needed. Contact your doctor if your headache does not improve.

Dizziness or drowsiness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid alcohol consumption as it aggravates dizziness or drowsiness. Contact your doctor if dizziness or drowsiness worsens.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking MODALERT 100MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• hormonal contraceptives such as contraceptive pills Ex. Ethinyl oestradiol, implants, intrauterine devices or patches (medicines and devices used for the management of pregnancy)
• omeprazole (a medicine used for the management of acidity, stomach ulcers etc)
• indinavir, ritonavir (a medicine used to manage HIV infection)
• ciclosporin (a medicine used for immune system suppression, to manage arthritis or psoriasis)
• carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin (medicines used for the management of seizures)
• amitriptyline, citalopram, fluoxetine (medicines used for the management of depression)
• diazepam, triazolam (medicines used for the management of anxiety)
• warfarin (medicines used for the management of blood clotting)
• amlodipine, verapamil, propranolol (medicines used for the management of high blood pressure)
• atorvastatin, simvastatin (medicines used for managing high cholesterol levels)
• itraconazole, ketoconazole (medicines used to manage fungal infections)
• phenytoin or S-mephenytoin (medicines used to manage fits)
• antipyrine (a medicine used to manage ear infections and pain)
• medicines used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (such as dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate)

Overdosage:

In case you or anybody else accidentally takes too much of MODALERT 100MG TABLET consult the doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage are feeling sick, disoriented, confused, restless, Insomnia, agitated, nervousness or anxious, difficulty sleeping, hallucinations, excitation high blood pressure, palpitations, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and chest pain.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep MODALERT 100MG TABLET out of reach from children
• Store MODALERT 100MG TABLET at room temperature