Active Drug Information

Nuvigil (armodafinil) has wakefulness-promoting properties. Armodafinil is a racemic compound, with a molecular formula C15H15NO2S and a molecular weight of 273.35. This smart drug is available in a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water, acetone, and methanol. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved armodafinil for the treatment of narcolepsy, OSA, and shift work disorder in June 2007. It is also used for improving mental performance and cognitive function.

Mechanism of Action

The precise mechanism of action of Nuvigil Generic in treating narcolepsy, OSA, and shift work sleep disorder, and improving brain function is not clearly understood. This smart drug works by boosting the secretion of a brain chemical or neurotransmitter known as dopamine. Dopamine helps the nerves to communicate and connect each other. By working on this brain chemical, Nuvigil improves cognitive function as well as mental performance.

Dosing Instructions

• For appropriate dosage and instructions, you must should check with your physician, rather than self-medicating.
• The standard recommended dose of Nuvigili 200 mg once daily as advised, and should not be taken more than 400 mg a day.
• This smart drug should preferably be taken in the morning if you are taking for OSA or narcolepsy to stay alert and awake during the daytime.
• Nuvigil Generic should be taken at least one hour before starting your work schedule if you are a victim of shift work sleep disorder.
• You can take this nootropic agent with or without food, preferably with water for proper drug absorption.
• It is important to take this smart drug regularly to see improvement in your symptoms.

Storage and Disposal

• You must keep Nuvigil Generic pills away from children, teenagers, and pets. Keep them at room temperature, away from sunlight, heat, or moisture.
• Store this smart drug in a safe place so that nobody other than you uses it. Please keep a track of how many tablets you have taken.
• Nuvigil medication that are outdated or no longer in use must be discarded carefully and appropriately, and make sure children do not use them.
• Know about a medicine take-back program, which is the best way to discard your outdated medication. Talk to your doctor for more information on how to dispose outdated pills.

Precautions and Warnings

• You must tell your physician whether you have a history of drug allergy, especially armodafinil and modafinil.
• You must also tell your physician whether you are taking any prescription or nonprescription drugs, vitamins, supplements, or natural products before using Nuvigil Generic tablets.
• Before undergoing therapy, tell your physician whether you have a habit of drinking large amounts of alcohol or use any type of stimulants or street drugs.
• Tell your physician if you have any type of medical issues associated with the heart, liver, kidney, brain, or blood prior to starting treatment with nootropic agents.
• More importantly, seek medical attention if you get pregnant during treatment. Also, inform whether you are breastfeeding a child.
• Nuvigil drug may impair your judgment or thinking. So, stay away from driving, riding, or operating machinery while you are taking this brain-enhancing drug.

Drug Interactions

• Theophylline
• Cyclosporine
• Hormonal contraceptives
• Warfarin (Coumadin)
• Propranolol (Inderal)
• Diazepam (Valium)
• Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Contraindications

People with the below-mentioned medical problems should not use Nuvigil tablets:

• psychiatric illness
• suicidal thoughts
• anxiety or depression
• hypertension
• severe kidney or liver dysfunction
• pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Armodafinil allergy

Common Side Effects

• Nausea
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Trouble sleeping

If any of these adverse effects occur or persist, immediately seek medical attention. Most people who use this nootropic agent do not experience severe adverse effects, provided taken as advised and not overdosed.