How to Take Solriamfetol and it's Dose

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

Solriamfetol should be administered in the morning after waking up with or without food.
Do not administer Solriamfetol 9 hours before bedtime as it can interfere with sleep. Solriamfetol 75 mg tablets are functionally scored tablets (have a dividing line in the center of the tablet) and hence can be split in half (37.5 mg dose).
Duration for which Solriamfetol will be taken is decided by the healthcare provider according to the disease condition.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

In patients suffering from narcolepsy, initial dose is 75 mg once daily.
In patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) initial dose is 37.5 mg once daily.
Dose of Solriamfetol can be increased at intervals of at least 3 days.
Maximum dose of Solriamfetol is 150 mg once daily.
In patients with kidney impairment-
• Moderate impairment, initial dose is 37.5 mg once daily and it can be increased to 75 mg once daily after at least 7 days.
• Severe impairment, initial and maximum dose is 37.5 mg once daily.
• Do not give Solriamfetol in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Available tablet strengths of Solriamfetol- 75 mg and 150 mg.

What if you Miss a Dose of Solriamfetol?

In case a dose of Solriamfetol is missed, then take it within 9 hours of planned bedtime as it can interfere with sleep if taken too late in the day. Do not double the dose.

Drug Name : Solriamfetol

Solriamfetol is indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive daytime sleepiness that is associated with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).