Drug reference
armodafinil
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (CNS Stimulants)
Mechanism of action
Unknown; not sympathomimetic (R-enantiomer of modafinil); may increase dopamine levels in the brain by binding to the dopamine transporter and inhibiting dopamine reuptake
Common side effects
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Anxiety
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (5)
- armodafinil + isocarboxazid Moderate
- armodafinil + linezolid Moderate
- armodafinil + phenelzine Moderate
- armodafinil + selegiline Moderate
- armodafinil + tranylcypromine Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is armodafinil?
armodafinil belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does armodafinil work?
Unknown; not sympathomimetic (R-enantiomer of modafinil); may increase dopamine levels in the brain by binding to the dopamine transporter and inhibiting dopamine reuptake
What are the common side effects of armodafinil?
Insomnia, Dry mouth, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Anxiety, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with armodafinil?
isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine
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