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modafinil and Paralysis, Sleep

modafinil has been researched along with Paralysis, Sleep in 3 studies

Modafinil: A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS.
modafinil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of armodafinil and (S)-modafinil. A central nervous system stimulant, it is used for the treatment of sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea, and shift-work sleep disorder. The optical enantiomers of modafinil have similar pharmacological actions in animals.
2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide : A sulfoxide that is dimethylsulfoxide in which two hydrogens attached to one of the methyl groups are replaced by phenyl groups, while one hydrogen attached to the other methyl group is replaced by a carbamoyl (aminocarbonyl) group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Narcolepsy is a serious neurological condition in which patients are overcome by persistent, excessive feelings of fatigue and drowsiness."2.45Narcolepsy: clinical decision making for the primary care physician. ( Hazin, R; Iqbal, M; Khan, F, 2009)
"Excessive daytime somnolence is a prevalent problem in medical practice and in society."2.43Conditions of primary excessive daytime sleepiness. ( Black, JE; Brooks, SN; Nishino, S, 2005)
"Narcolepsy is characterized by symptoms that include excessive sleepiness during the daytime, cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis."1.35Narcolepsy and psychotic states--a case report. ( Daliahu, Y; Melamed, Y; Paleacu, D, 2009)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Melamed, Y1
Daliahu, Y1
Paleacu, D1
Khan, F1
Hazin, R1
Iqbal, M1
Black, JE1
Brooks, SN1
Nishino, S1

Reviews

2 reviews available for modafinil and Paralysis, Sleep

ArticleYear
Narcolepsy: clinical decision making for the primary care physician.
    Southern medical journal, 2009, Volume: 102, Issue:12

    Topics: Benzhydryl Compounds; Biomarkers; Cataplexy; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Decision Making; Dia

2009
Conditions of primary excessive daytime sleepiness.
    Neurologic clinics, 2005, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Automobile Driving; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System; Central Nervous System Stimulants;

2005

Other Studies

1 other study available for modafinil and Paralysis, Sleep

ArticleYear
Narcolepsy and psychotic states--a case report.
    The Israel journal of psychiatry and related sciences, 2009, Volume: 46, Issue:1

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Cataplexy; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Comorbidit

2009