Armodafinil is a prescripttion drug that is used to improve wakefulness and reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in patients who suffer from certain types of sleep disorders. Armodafinil is indicated for treatment of narcolepsy, OSAHS and chronic shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) in Australia.
Patients who suffer from narcolepsy will benefit from use of armodafinil because it reduces the effects of excessive daytime sleepiness. If the patient suffers from OSAHS, then armodafinil can be combined with CPAP to improve their wakefulness, but it cannot help cure airway obstruction that causes this disorder. Patients who suffer from shift work sleep disorder might find it useful in maintaining their wakefulness during work shifts when other non-pharmacological approaches fail to work.
Armodafinil affects the central nervous system, but the exact mechanism of inducing wakefulness remains unknown. The strength of the armodafinil tablet is 50 mg, 150 mg and 250 mg in the Australian Nuvigil product information.
Conclusion: Armodafinil is mainly used to improve wakefulness in patients who suffer from particular sleep disorders.
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