Waklert 100 Mg Tablet 10
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Waklert 100 MG Description
Waklert 100mg Tablet is a medication that helps you stay awake during the day (narcolepsy). It improves wakefulness and helps you stay awake by minimising the tendency to fall asleep during the day a
nd returning the sleep cycle to its natural form. The Waklert 100mg Tablet is suitable for use with or without food. It is recommended that you take this medication at the same time every day to maintain a stable blood level. Don't skip any doses and finish the entire treatment term even if you feel better. This drug should not be abruptly stopped because it may exacerbate your symptoms. Headache, nausea, and insomnia are some of the most prevalent side effects of Waklert 100mg Tablet. These adverse effects are only temporary and usually fade away on their own. Please consult your doctor if these symptoms do not go away or disturb you. It may also cause you to become dizzy or sleepy, so don't drive or do anything else that requires mental focus until you've seen how this medication affects you. Always remember that this medicine should only be used if a doctor has prescribed it, as it is not a substitute for a healthy sleep pattern. Every night, you should aim to get the recommended amount of sleep. If you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures, tell your doctor before using the Waklert 100mg Tablet. Contact your doctor if you experience any odd changes in mood or behaviour, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹126.50 |
| You Save | ₹17.25 (12% on MRP) |
| Contains | Armodafinil(100.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Narcolepsy |
| Side effects | Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Insomnia |
| Therapy | DRUGS FOR NARCOLEPSY |
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Uses of Waklert 100 MG
- Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime Sleepiness)
Contraindications of Waklert 100 MG
- Patients who are allergic to Waklert, its related compounds, or any other ingredients in this medicine should not take it.
Side effects of Waklert 100 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Insomnia
Precautions and Warnings of Waklert 100 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take a Waklert 100mg Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Waklert 100mg Tablet may be harmful to a pregnant woman. Animal research has demonstrated damaging effects on the growing foetus, despite the lack of human studies. Before prescribing it to you, your doctor will consider the advantages as well as any potential hazards. Please seek medical advice.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take a Waklert 100mg Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Using a Waklert 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is generally not good. According to limited human research, the medicine may transfer into breast milk and harm the newborn.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken the Waklert 100mg Tablet?
A:
Waklert 100mg Tablet can cause sleepiness and dizziness by diminishing alertness, impairing eyesight, or making you sleepy and dizzy. You should not drive if you have any of these symptoms.
Patients should be advised not to drive or engage in potentially dangerous activity.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Waklert 100mg Tablet?
A:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with a Waklert 100mg Tablet as it can lead to increased side effects.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have Drowsiness. This medication may not entirely alleviate sleepiness. This could make you drowsy or dizzy. During therapy with this prescription, it is recommended that you avoid any activities that demand a high level of mental attention, such as driving a car or operating machinery....
- You are using Contraception. While taking the Waklert 100 mg Tablet, hormonal contraceptive techniques will not operate correctly. This could lead to an unintended pregnancy. While using this prescription and for the first month following stopping therapy, it is recommended that you use alternate birth control methods....
Mode of Action of Waklert 100 MG
How Does It Work?
Waklert 100mg Tablet contains armodafinil that inhibits the reuptake of dopamine by binding to the dopamine-reuptake pump, which leads to an increase in extracellular dopamine levels in some brain regions....
Directions for Use of Waklert 100 MG
- Follow your doctor's directions for this medication's dosage and duration.
- Take everything in at once.
- It must not be chewed, crushed, or broken in any way.
- Waklert 100mg Tablets can be taken with or without food; however, it's preferable to take them at the same time each day.
Interactions of Waklert 100 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Isocarboxazid oral increases the effects of Waklert 100mg Tablet. There's an increased risk of high blood pressure (Acute Hypertensive Episode).
- Hormonal birth control such as pills, patches, or rings, may be less effective while taking this medication and could result in a pregnancy.
- Ingredients in certain items may cause your heart rate or blood pressure to rise. Tell your pharmacist about the medications you're taking and how to utilise them safely (especially cough-and-cold products or diet aids)....
- The metabolism of Abrocitinib can be decreased when combined with Armodafinil.
- Combining Waklert may increase the blood levels of Citalopram and increase the risk of certain side effects, including an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious or life-threatening.
Storage and disposal of Waklert 100 MG
The tablet should be kept at room temperature, away from direct light and heat. It should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
Disposal of Tab should be done appropriately. This medication should not be flushed into a bathroom or drained into a sewage system. For disposal, you can contact a local pharmacist....
Dosage of Waklert 100 MG
Overdose
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, diarrhoea, confusion, feeling restless or excited, fast or slow heart rate, chest pain, trouble sleeping, or hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real)....
Missed a Dose
If you forget to take a Waklert 100mg Tablet dose, skip it and go back to your routine. Do not take two doses simultaneously to compensate for the missed dose.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Shreya Aggarwal
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is armodafinil addictive?
A: No. Armodafinil is a stimulant, not a narcotic. It has a very minimal chance of becoming a habit-forming drug. Please follow your doctor's directions for treatment dosage and duration. Do not take it for longer than the manufacturer recommends and do not stop using the medication abruptly.
Q: How long can you take armodafinil?
A: The tablet is normally used for a period of up to 12 weeks. Pay attention to your doctor's directions. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine may be used in conjunction with armodafinil to manage sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea.
Q: How long does it take for armodafinil to kick in?
A: When the medicine is administered on an empty stomach, peak plasma concentration is attained in around 2 hours. Within 7 days of the once-daily dose, steady state appears to be reached.
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Product Details
Brand
WAKLERT
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
04/03/2025
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