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Armodafinil (Nuvigil®): Basic Information

Armodafinil (US brand name Nuvigil®) is a wakefulness-promoting agent.

On this page, we will provide basic information about this medication. Links to other articles on this website with more advanced information and tips related to this medication and related topics are provided below, under the “Related Pages” section.


FDA-approved indications

To improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work disorder


Dosage

1. Adults

Narcolepsy or OSA: 150 mg to 250 mg once daily in the morning

Shift work disorder: 150 mg once a day taken approximately one hour prior to the start of the work shift

2. Geriatric patients

Consider lower doses

3. Patients with severe hepatic impairment

Dosage should be reduced


Drug interactions caused by armodafinil (Nuvigil®)

Induces CYP3A4/5. Therefore, may reduce levels of steroidal contraceptives, cyclosporine, midazolam, triazolam, etc.

Inhibits CYP2C19. Therefore, may increase levels of phenytoin, diazepam, propranolol, omeprazole, clomipramine, etc.

When armodafinil is used with warfarin, PT/ INR should be monitored more frequently.

Armodafinil should be used with MAO inhibitors only with great caution.


Dosage forms and strengths

Tablets: 50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, and 250 mg


Please refer to Prescribing Information (see link below) for a complete discussion of dosage, administration, warnings and precautions, contraindications, etc.


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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea—Screening

Obstructive sleep apnea is common and massively underdiagnosed

Are we missing the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea (OSAH) in our patients with major depressive disorder?

STOP-Bang Questionnaire

How to screen for sleep apnea

How to know if our patients snore—even if they live alone

Epworth Sleepiness Scale (my brief summary and link to the scale itself)

How to measure neck circumference


Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea—Sleep studies

In a sleep study result, what is the Respiratory Disturbance (Distress) Index (RDI)?

Apnea-Hypopnea Index

What does the respiratory event index (REI) on a home sleep study mean?


Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea—Management

Clinical tips on excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnolence)

Tirzepatide (Zepbound®) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Which hypnotics to use or avoid in persons with sleep apnea

Are dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) safe in obstructive sleep apnea?


References

Prescribing Information for Armodafinil (Nuvigil®). Available at this link.


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