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modafinil

CHEBI:CHEBI_31859

Definition

A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of armodafinil and (S)-modafinil. A central nervous system stimulant, it is used for the treatment of sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea, and shift-work sleep disorder. The optical enantiomers of modafinil have similar pharmacological actions in animals.

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-modafinil
  • 2-(benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide
  • CEP-1538
  • CRL 40476
  • CRL-40476
  • modafinil
  • modafinilo
  • modafinilum
  • Provigil
  • rac-2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Modafinil

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