.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N06BA07 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N06BA07| name: | Modafinil |
| ATC code: | N06BA07 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Modafinil is a wakefulness-promoting agent approved for the treatment of narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. It has also been used off-label for various cognitive enhancement purposes.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers, both male and female, after single oral administration.
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