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Modalert 200 mg Tablet

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsModafinil
Description
Modalert 200 mg Tablet is used to promote wakefulness in patients with extreme sleepiness during daytime or sleepiness due to sleeping disorders. It also helps in staying awake during work hours if the work schedule is not adjusted to having a scheduled sleeping time. It will not cure the sleep disorders or get rid of all kind of sleepiness. It should not be used to hold off sleep in those who do not have any sleeping disorders.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Modalert 200 mg Tablet

Modafil 200 mg Tablet
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Modapro 200 mg Tablet
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Modatec 200 mg Tablet
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Provake 200 mg Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Modalert 200 mg Tablet

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Fever and chills
  • Confusion
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Chest pain
  • Black or Tarry stools
  • Difficulty in passing urine

Uses of Modalert 200 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Narcolepsy
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS)
  • Shift work sleep disorder
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is 20 to 60 minutes.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    This medicine remains active in the body for an average duration of 5 to 10 hours after administration.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Modalert 200 mg Tablet may be habit forming.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired effects is necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to modafinil or its related compounds or any other components present with it.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired effects is necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Severe hepatic impairment

The dose should be reduced to half of the normal dose in patients with severe hepatic impairment. A normal dose may cause severe side effects in such patients.

Dizziness

This medicine may not completely cure the sleepiness caused by your disorder. This may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery during treatment with this medicine.

Consumption of alcohol

Do not consume alcohol during treatment with Modalert 200 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired judgment.

Grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine since the combination may decrease the effects of Modalert 200 mg Tablet.

Sports

It is advised that you do not indulge in sports during treatment with this medicine. Sportspersons should refer to the list published by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for medicines which should not be taken while participating in specific sports events.

Missed Dose

If a dose of Modalert 200 mg Tablet is missed, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, continue with the normal dosing schedule. Do not double your dose to make up for the forgotten dose. It is advised that you do not take this medicine if it is too late in a waking day since you may find it difficult to sleep at night.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact a doctor immediately in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Clopidogrel

Deflazacort

Ranolazine

Fentanyl

Bosutinib

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

Use of Modalert 200 mg Tablet in patients with cardiac diseases like heart failure, severe hypertension, or heart rhythm disorders is contraindicated due to the increased risk of stroke, heart attack, or sudden loss of consciousness. It is advised to discuss with the doctor about all your medical conditions and current medicines before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Hypertension

Use of CNS stimulants like Modalert 200 mg Tablet in patients with severe hypertension is contraindicated due to an increased risk of cardiovascular complications such as heart attack or arrhythmias. It is advised to discuss with the doctor all the potential risks and benefits before using this medicine. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is necessary during treatment with this medicine.

Liver Disease

Use of this medicine in patients with moderate to severe liver disease is not recommended due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. This risk is especially higher in the elderly population. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.

Seizure disorders

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. If a seizure episode occurs, contact the doctor immediately and discontinue the medicine under your doctor's supervision. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Psychiatric disorders

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with psychiatric disorders due to the increased risk of suicidal thinking, behavioral changes, and thought changes. The patients should be monitored closely for the emergence or worsening of the psychiatric symptoms. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Strictly follow all the instructions on the label and take Modalert 200 mg Tablet only as directed. Do not take more than what is prescribed or share this medication with other people. It is advised that you should inform the doctor about all the medicines or herbal products that you are using and about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine. Do not use this medicine in place of getting a good sleep and follow all the doctor's instructions on good sleeping habits.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken in morning only

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Modalert 200 mg Tablet works by acting on the area of the brain that controls sleep and wakefulness by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances required for being awake.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Wakefullness promoting agents, Psychoanaleptic

Schedule

N/A

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