{"id":18177,"date":"2022-02-12T12:13:41","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T12:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18177"},"modified":"2022-02-14T10:59:28","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T10:59:28","slug":"modafinil-orifarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/modafinil-orifarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Modafinil Orifarm &#8211; Modafinil uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>100 mg&nbsp;tablets<br>modafinil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Modafinil Orifarm is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in the tablet is modafinil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modafinil can be taken by adults suffering from\u00a0narcolepsy\u00a0to help them stay awake.\u00a0Narcolepsy\u00a0is a condition that causes pronounced drowsiness during the day and a tendency to suddenly fall asleep in inappropriate situations (sleep attacks).\u00a0Modafinil may improve\u00a0narcolepsy\u00a0and reduce the likelihood of having a sleep attack.\u00a0There may also be other ways to improve your condition, your doctor may give you advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modafinil contained in Modafinil Orifarm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Modafinil Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Modafinil Orifarm if you:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>is&nbsp;<strong>allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;to modafinil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>have&nbsp;<strong>irregular heartbeats<\/strong><\/li><li>have&nbsp;<strong>uncontrolled, moderate to very high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Modafinil Orifarm if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>have&nbsp;<strong>heart problems<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;Your doctor will need to check this regularly while you are taking Modafinil Orifarm<\/li><li>have ever had&nbsp;<strong>depression, depression, anxiety,&nbsp;psychosis<\/strong>&nbsp;(lost sense of humor) or&nbsp;<strong>mania<\/strong>&nbsp;(excessive arousal or extreme happiness) or&nbsp;<strong>bipolar disorder<\/strong>&nbsp;as Modafinil Orifarm may make these conditions worse<\/li><li>have&nbsp;<strong>kidney<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>liver problems<\/strong>&nbsp;(because you need to take a lower&nbsp;dose&nbsp;)<\/li><li>have previously had&nbsp;<strong>alcohol<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>drug problems<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other things you should tell your doctor or pharmacist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some people have reported that they have thoughts of&nbsp;<strong>suicide<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>aggressive thoughts<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>actions<\/strong>&nbsp;when taking this drug.&nbsp;<strong>Tell your doctor immediately if<\/strong>&nbsp;you notice that you are&nbsp;<strong>depressed<\/strong>&nbsp;, feel&nbsp;<strong>aggressive or hostile<\/strong>&nbsp;towards other people or if you have&nbsp;<strong>suicidal thoughts<\/strong>&nbsp;or other changes in your behavior (see section 4).&nbsp;You may want to ask someone in your family or close friend to help you be observant of signs of depression or other changes in your behavior.<\/li><li>This drug can make you addicted to it after long-term treatment.&nbsp;If you need to take it for a long time, your doctor will regularly check that it is still the best medicine for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children under 18 years of age should not take this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Modafinil Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.\u00a0Modafinil Orifarm and some other medicines may affect each other and your doctor may need to adjust the\u00a0dose\u00a0you take.\u00a0This is especially important if you are taking any of the following medicines with medicines containing modafinil:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hormonal&nbsp;<strong>contraceptives<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;birth control pills&nbsp;, birth control pills, IUDs and birth control&nbsp;patches&nbsp;).&nbsp;You need to consider other methods of contraception while you are taking Modafinil Orifarm and for at least two months after stopping treatment, as Modafinil Orifarm reduces the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives.<\/li><li><strong>omeprazole<\/strong>&nbsp;(for acid reflux, stomach upset and&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;)<\/li><li>antiviral drugs used to treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;infections&nbsp;(&nbsp;protease&nbsp;inhibitors&nbsp;, eg indinavir or ritonavir)<\/li><li><strong>ciclosporin<\/strong>&nbsp;(for transplant rejection or for&nbsp;arthritis&nbsp;or&nbsp;psoriasis&nbsp;)<\/li><li><strong>antiepileptic medicines<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;eg carbamazepine, phenobarbital or&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;)<\/li><li>antidepressants&nbsp;(eg amitriptyline,&nbsp;<strong>citalopram&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;fluoxetine&nbsp;)&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>anxiety<\/strong>&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;diazepam&nbsp;)<\/li><li>blood-thinning medications (eg&nbsp;<strong>warfarin<\/strong>&nbsp;).&nbsp;Your doctor will check the blood&#8217;s ability to clot during treatment.<\/li><li>calcium channel&nbsp;blockers or beta-&nbsp;blockers&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/strong>&nbsp;or heart problems (eg amlodipine, verapamil or propranolol)<\/li><li>drugs that lower&nbsp;<strong>cholesterol<\/strong>&nbsp;so-called statins (eg atorvastatin or&nbsp;simvastatin&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Modafinil Orifarm if you are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Modafinil is suspected to cause malformations if taken during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor about which contraceptives may be suitable for you while you are taking Modafinil Orifarm (and for two months after stopping treatment) or if you have any other questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast-feeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Modafinil Orifarm if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modafinil Orifarm may cause blurred vision or dizziness in up to 1 in 10 people.&nbsp;Do not drive or use any tools or machines if you are affected or still feel very sleepy while using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modafinil Orifarm contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Modafinil Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed whole with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 200 mg daily.&nbsp;One dose&nbsp;can be taken once a day (in the morning) or divided into two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(100 mg in the morning and 100 mg in the middle of the day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may in some cases increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to one up to 400 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elderly patients (over 65 years)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 100 mg daily.&nbsp;One dose&nbsp;can be taken once a day (in the morning) or divided into two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(50 mg in the morning and 50 mg in the middle of the day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one (up to a maximum of 400 mg daily) provided you have no liver or kidney problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults with severe kidney or liver problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 100 mg a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will regularly check your treatment to see if it is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Modafinil Orifarm than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take too many tablets, you may feel sick, anxious, disoriented, confused, agitated, anxious, or elated.\u00a0You may also have difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, hallucinations (experiencing things that are not real), chest pain, altered\u00a0heart rate,\u00a0or increased\u00a0blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Modafinil Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your medicine, take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking this medicine and&nbsp;<strong>contact your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;immediately<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you suddenly have difficulty breathing or have wheezing or your face, mouth or throat begin to swell<\/li><li>you get a rash or&nbsp;itching&nbsp;(especially if it affects the whole body).&nbsp;Severe rash can cause blistering or flaky skin, sores in the mouth, eyes, nose or genitals.&nbsp;You may also have a high body temperature (fever) and abnormal blood levels<\/li><li>you feel any change in your mental health and well-being.&nbsp;The characters can be:<ul><li>mood swings or abnormal thoughtsaggression or hostilityforgetfulness or confusion<\/li><li>extreme feeling of happiness<\/li><li>arousal or hyperactivity<\/li><li>anxiety or nervousness<\/li><li>depression, suicidal ideation or suicidal ideation<\/li><li>restlessness, anxiety or&nbsp;psychosis&nbsp;(loss of contact with reality that can lead to delusions or to experience things that are not real), feeling of loneliness and numbness or personality disorder<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness<\/li><li>drowsiness, extreme fatigue or difficulty sleeping (insomnia)<\/li><li>senses the heartbeat which can be faster than normal<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>hemorrhage<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>loss of appetite, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea or constipation<\/li><li>weakness<\/li><li>numbness or tingling in the hands or feet (&#8220;ant crawls&#8221;)<\/li><li>dimsyn<\/li><li>abnormal blood counts that show how your liver is working (elevated liver enzymes)<\/li><li>irritability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>back pain, neck pain, muscle aches, muscle weakness, leg cramps, joint pain, twitching or shaking<\/li><li>vertigo&nbsp;(fraud)<\/li><li>difficulty moving muscles smoothly or other movement problems, muscle tension, coordination problems<\/li><li>hay fever symptoms with itchy \/ runny nose or watery eyes<\/li><li>increased cough,&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;or shortness of breath<\/li><li>skin rash,&nbsp;acne&nbsp;or itchy skin<\/li><li>sweating<\/li><li>changes in&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(high or low), abnormal&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;, and irregular or unusually slow heartbeat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing, swollen tongue or sores in the mouth<\/li><li>severe flatulence, reflux (reflux of fluid from the stomach), increased appetite, weight changes, thirst or taste changes<\/li><li>nausea (vomiting)<\/li><li>migraine<\/li><li>speech problems<\/li><li>diabetes&nbsp;with high blood sugar<\/li><li>elevated cholesterol<\/li><li>swollen hands and feet<\/li><li>disturbed sleep or abnormal dreams<\/li><li>loss of sexual drive<\/li><li>nosebleeds, sore throat or inflamed nasal mucosa (&nbsp;sinusitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>abnormal vision or dry eyes<\/li><li>abnormal urine or more frequent urination<\/li><li>abnormal mens<\/li><li>abnormal blood counts showing that the number of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;has changed<\/li><li>restlessness with increased body movement.<\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Modafinil Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and the outer carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is modafinil 100 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are: Crospovidone (polyplasdone XL-10), pregelatinized&nbsp;starch&nbsp;(&nbsp;starch&nbsp;1500), microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K90, povidone K30,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica, talc, magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>White or almost white, capsule-shaped tablet with \u201cM\u201d debossed on one side and \u201c100 mg\u201d on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister: 20, 21, 28, 30, 49, 50, 90, 91, 98, 100 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perforated unit dose blisters: 28 \u00d7 1, 30 \u00d7 1, 90 x 1, 98 \u00d7 1, 100 \u00d7 1 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energizer 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modafinil can be taken by adults suffering from narcolepsy to help stay awake. Narcolepsy is a condition that causes pronounced drowsiness during the day and a tendency to suddenly fall asleep in inappropriate situations (sleep attacks). Modafinil may improve narcolepsy and reduce the likelihood of having a sleep attack. There may also be other ways to improve your condition, your doctor may give you advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,15580],"tags":[17856,17868,17852,17855,17863,17867,17866,17862,17853,17864,17854,17865],"class_list":["post-18177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-m","tag-benefits-of-modafinil","tag-benefits-of-modafinil-orifarm","tag-modafinil","tag-modafinil-aide-effects","tag-modafinil-orifarm","tag-modafinil-orifarm-side-effects","tag-modafinil-orifarm-tablet","tag-modafinil-tablet","tag-what-is-modafinil","tag-what-is-modafinil-orifarm","tag-what-modafinil-is-used-for","tag-what-modafinil-orifarm-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18177"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18244,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18177\/revisions\/18244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}