This medicine is effective in treating excessive sleepiness during afternoon hours.
It should not be used in patients suffering from severe liver disease; dose adjustment may require.
It is considered to be safe in kidney patients; no dose adjustment required.
Consuming alcohol while taking the drug can be risky.
It may induce side effects that impair driving ability.
It is unsafe to use the drug during pregnancy; it may affect developing baby.
It is unsafe to use the drug while breastfed an infant as it may pass through breastmilk to the baby.
This medicine modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain exerts a stimulating effect and reduces extreme sleepiness.
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by extreme daytime sleepiness. Individuals may experience severe drowsiness, hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and sometimes cataplexy, which is a sudden loss of muscle control.
Modfact has abuse potential if used for longer periods. Usually, patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Modfact. These patients should be carefully monitored and observed for signs of misuse or abuse (drug seeking behavior).
No, do not stop taking Modfact on your own without consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of medicine may reduce the effect and with this your sleepiness may also return. Continue taking this medicine for the time recommended by your doctor, except when you experience serious side effects.
It is usually not recommended for long-term use. Studies have shown that long-term use of Modfact can damage the memory. It also has abuse potential. In addition, its prolonged use can induce stress response (especially if you are misusing and not getting good enough sleep and remaining wakeful for consecutive days). It can also affect your immunity which may make you prone to infection.
Modfact not only has a waking effect (helps in reducing sleepiness) but is also known for its memory-enhancing effects. It has been used in patients with Alzheimers disease, age-related memory decline and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia.
No, rash can occur after day 1 to 2 months of starting the medicine. The period can be very variable and cannot be predicted. You should discontinue the use of Modfact and contact your doctor at the first sign of rash since it cannot be predicted whether the rash is serious or benign.
Yes, Modfact is more effective than amphetamine. It not only helps to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) but also improves task performance. On comparing, it shows less association with side effects such as excess locomotor activities, anxiety, jitteriness, or rebound effects, which are seen with amphetamine.
Modfact is a prescription medicine and should be taken only as prescribed by the doctor. It may cause serious side effects (e.g., a serious rash or a serious allergic reaction) that may affect your liver or blood cells. Seek immediate medical help on the occurrence of any such side effect as it can endanger life.
Modfact has a mood enhancing and mood-brightening effect. It has been tried in patients with depression.
Yes, Modfact may cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea and constipation both are equally common side effects associated with this medicine. Other common side effects related to gastrointestinal tract include abdominal pain, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhoea and indigestion.
Modfact should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Tablets should be swallowed whole with water.
Modfact is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness). Modfact may help decrease your sleepiness, but it will not cure your sleep disorder. However, one of the common side effects of Modfact is trouble falling asleep, though it does not occur in everyone. Consult your doctor if you face any issues with sleep.
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