Prolert 100 & 200 100 mg or 200 mg Tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Improves wakefulness in patients with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.
Dosage (summary)
200 mg once daily in the morning; consider dose reduction in elderly and hepatic impairment.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding; may reduce effectiveness of contraceptives.
Key Drug Interactions
- Anticonvulsants
- Steroidal contraceptives
- Antidepressants
- Anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to modafinil
- Major anxiety
- Children under 16
- Severe renal impairment
- Uncontrolled hypertension
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Monitor for rash and psychiatric symptoms
- Maintain good sleep hygiene
- Use effective contraception
Serious warnings
- Serious rash (SJS, TEN, DRESS)
- Psychiatric symptoms
- Cardiovascular risks
- Potential for abuse
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