modafinil, a cerebral stimulant. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used to treat narcolepsy. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Factors that prohibit its use include hyperthyroidism, hypertension, glaucoma, severe arteriosclerosis, drug abuse, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and known hypersensitivity to this drug. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Arrhythmias are a life-threatening effect of this drug. Other adverse effects are hyperglycemia, albuminuria, rhinitis, pharyngitis, lung disorder, dyspnea, asthma, epistaxis, abnormal vision, amblyopia, dizziness, headache, chills, stimulation, anorexia, dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcer, gingivitis, thirst, urinary retention, abnormal ejaculation, hypertension, herpes simplex, and dry skin. Common side effects include hyperactivity, insomnia, restlessness, palpitations, and tachycardia.
