Description
Modalert 100 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.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Modalert 100 mg Tablet
Modafil 100 mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Modapro 100 mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Modatec 100 mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Provake 100 mg Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Modalert 100 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 100 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Narcolepsy
Modalert 100 mg Tablet promotes wakefulness in patients with excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, a condition in which there are irregularities in the sleep-wake cycle.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS)
This medicine is used for patients with sleeping disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a condition where the breathing stops for a short period of time or the breathing is shallow, leading to a lack of sleep at night and daytime sleepiness.
Shift work sleep disorder
Modalert 100 mg Tablet is used to reduce excessive sleepiness in those who do not have a sleeping schedule due to the changes in the shifts of work.
Dosage
Modalert 100 Tablet
Modalert 200 Tablet
When not to use?
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
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 100 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 100 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.
Dosage
Missed Dose
If a dose of Modalert 100 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.
Interactions
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 100 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 100 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.
General Instructions
Strictly follow all the instructions on the label and take Modalert 100 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.
