What Is WAKLERT 150MG
WAKLERT 150MG TABLET contains Armodafinil which belongs to the group of medicines called Wakefulness-promoting agents. It is used to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness due to sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy (uncontrollable daytime sleepiness) or shift work disorder (sleep disorders in those who work out of regular shift time like 9 am to 5 am).
WAKLERT 150MG TABLET is also used in patients having obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition where there is breathing difficulty while sleeping due to obstruction in the nasal and throat passage.
WAKLERT 150MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients having liver, kidney, or heart diseases, psychosis or have or alcohol addiction. WAKLERT 150MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice.
USES OF WAKLERT 150MG TABLET
Improves wakefulness in adult patients who are sleepy due to sleep disorders such as:
- Narcolepsy
- Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
- Shift work disorder (SWD)
HOW WAKLERT 150MG TABLET WORKS
WAKLERT 150MG TABLET works as a stimulant that provides long-lasting mental arousal. It inhibits the reuptake of a brain chemical called dopamine (which suppresses sleep), increasing its concentration in the brain. This helps in improving wakefulness in patients having sleeping disorders.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take WAKLERT 150MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF WAKLERT 150MG TABLET
COMMON
- Headache
- Nausea (feeling sick)
- Dizziness
- Difficulty in sleeping
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Take this medicine with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods. Discuss with your doctor if the symptom doesn’t improve.
Dizziness:
Lie or sit down immediately when you feel dizzy. If you're feeling a severe episode of spinning(vertigo), lie in a dark and quiet place with your eyes closed. Try to avoid vehicle driving. Discuss with your doctor if the symptom doesn’t improve.
Headache:
Try to take a rest and don’t involve yourself in exertive activities. Rest in a quiet and dark room. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. Ask for your doctor’s advice if the headache doesn’t improve.
WARNING PRECAUTIONS
- PREGNANCY
WAKLERT 150MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women as it is not known if it can harm your unborn baby. Consult your doctor before taking it.
- ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking WAKLERT 150MG TABLET.
- LIVER
WAKLERT 150MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor for advice.
- ALLERGY
Do not take WAKLERT 150MG TABLET if you are allergic to Armodafinil, Modafinil, or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- HEART DISEASE
WAKLERT 150MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems or those who have had a heart attack. Consult your doctor for advice.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of WAKLERT 150MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of an overdose include difficulty in sleeping, confusion, restlessness, feeling excited, disorientation, anxiety, hallucinations (seeing, hearing, sensing, or feeling things that are not actually there), nausea (feeling sick), diarrhea, fast or slow heartbeat, increased blood pressure, chest pain, shortness of breath.
