Name: Armod (50 mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Armod (50 mg) is a stimulant, prescribed for excessive sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) or shift work sleep disorder.

Armod (50 mg) Tablet Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Generic : armodafinil	₹ 83.60 50mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Armod (50 mg) (armodafinil) from Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Name : armodafinil

Armodafinil(Nuvigil) generic Armod (50 mg) is a stimulant, prescribed for excessive sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) or shift work sleep disorder.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Armod (50 mg) may be prescribed

Depression

Munchausen Syndrome

Narcolepsy

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

OSA/Nacrolepsy- Oral- The recommended dose is 150 mg or 250 mg given as a single dose in the morning.
Shift Work Disorder (SWD)- The recommended dose is 150 mg given daily approximately 1 hour prior to the start of their work shift.

Side effects of Armod (50 mg)

Heart: Palpitations and fast heart rate.

Gastrointestinal : Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting and loose stools.

General : Fatigue, thirst, influenza-like illness, pain and fever.

Blood and Lymph : Seasonal allergy.

Metabolic : Loss of appetite.

Central Nervous System : Headache, dizziness, disturbance in attention, tremor, tingling, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, agitation and nervousness.

Genitourinary : Increased urination.

Respiratory : Difficulty in breathing.

Skin : Rash, inflammation and excessive sweating.

How to use Armod (50 mg)?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, once a day as directed by your physician.

When Should Armod (50 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Armod (50 mg)

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart diseases, smoking, alcohol abuse, high blood pressure, depression, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and lactation.

It may affect thinking ability and may not completely relieve sleepiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Avoid alcohol consumption.

Other Precautions for Armod (50 mg)

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Armod (50 mg)

Store it at room temperature (20° - 25°C) and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.

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