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Pronunciation

mo-DAF-i-nil audio

Indications

REMS

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Rapidly absorbed; bioavailability unknown.

Distribution: Well distributed; moderately (60%) bound to plasma proteins.

Metabolism/Excretion: Highly (90%) metabolized by the liver; <10% eliminated unchanged.

Half-life: 15 hr.

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: arrhythmias, chest pain, hypertension, hypotension, syncope, vasodilation.

Derm: STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, dry skin, herpes simplex, rash.

EENT: rhinitis, abnormal vision, amblyopia, epistaxis, pharyngitis.

Endo: hyperglycemia.

GI: liver enzymes, nausea, anorexia, diarrhea, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, thirst, vomiting.

GU: abnormal ejaculation, albuminuria, urinary retention.

Hemat: eosinophilia.

MS: joint disorder, neck pain.

Neuro: ataxia, dyskinesia, hypertonia, paresthesia, tremor , SUICIDAL IDEATION, headache, aggression, amnesia, anxiety, cataplexy, confusion, delusions, depression, dizziness, hallucinations, insomnia, mania, nervousness, seizures.

Resp: dyspnea, lung disorder.

Misc: infection.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

Hepatic Impairment

Implementation

US Brand Names

Provigil

Canadian Brand Names

Alertec

Contr. Subst. Schedule

Schedule IV (C-IV)

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: central nervous system stimulants

Availability

(Generic available)

Time/Action Profile

(blood levels)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POrapid2–4 hr24 hr

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Pot. Nursing Diagnoses

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

Code

NDC Code*