Modafinil
ATC Code
N06BA07
Modafinil
Definition
A synthetic central nervous system stimulant with wakefulness-promoting activity. Modafinil appears to inhibit dopamine reuptake, resulting in an increase in extracellular dopamine. This agent exhibits pronounced wakefulness-promoting activity (without sympathomimetic activity) and may improve cognitive function in certain clinical settings. (NCI04)
Also known as MODAFINIL, Provigil — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N06BA07 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C26661 per NCIT
- SCTID 116082007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 387004007 per RXNORM
- UNII R3UK8X3U3D per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Narcolepsy | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |