Name: Provake
Creator: Anushta Chandrapalan

Provake is an analeptic drug, prescribed for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and shift work disorder. It works by altering neurotransmitters in the brain.

Provake Tablet Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. (Solus) Generic : Modafinil	₹ 43.00 100mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Provake (Modafinil) from Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. (Solus)

Drug Name : Modafinil

Modafinil(Provigil) generic Provake is an analeptic drug, prescribed for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and shift work disorder. It works by altering neurotransmitters in the brain.
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Trade Names for Modafinil

India :

International :

Provigil, Alertec, Modavigil, Modalert, Modiodal, Modafinilo, Carim, Vigia

Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Provake may be prescribed

Adolescent Depression

Depression

Hypersomnia

Narcolepsy

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

PO- The usual dose is 200-400mg daily as a single morning dose or in 2 divided doses.

Side effects of Provake

Sleeplessness, nervousness, aggression, headache, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal disturbances, palpitations and rash.

How to use Provake?

It is available as tablets to take by mouth at bed time.

When Should Provake not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Provake

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver, kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery.

Avoid alcohol consumption.

Rarely patient may develop with increased risk of skin reactions (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)with the following symptoms: red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; or blisters on the inside of the eyes, nose, or mouth.If it is so consult with your doctor.

Other Precautions for Provake

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Provake

Store it at room temperature (15-30°C).

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