IPG-MODAFINIL is a brand name for Modafinil, supplied as a tablet. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: IPG-MODAFINIL (modafinil) is indicated for: • The symptomatic treatment of excessive sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy. In narcolepsy, IPG-MODAFINIL has no significant effect on cataplexy. • The symptomatic treatment of excessive sleepiness in adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In OSA,…
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1 Dosing Considerations • A cardiac evaluation, including an electrocardiogram (ECG), should be obtained for all patients before treatment with IPG-MODAFINIL is initiated. This is particularly recommended for patients with coronary artery disease, a recent history or myocardial infarction, or unstable angina.
Patients with abnormal findings should receive further evaluation before IPG-MODAFINIL treatment is considered. See 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Cardiovascular. 1 Pregnant Women). Women of reproductive potential should have a negative pregnancy test within a week prior to starting treatment with modafinil.
4 Drug-Drug Interactions). Alternative or concomitant methods of contraception other than steroidal are recommended for patients treated with IPG-MODAFINIL, and for two months after discontinuation of IPG- MODAFINIL. 2 Recommended Dose and Dosage AdjustmentRecommended Dose Narcolepsy: The adult daily dosage of IPG-MODAFINIL (modafinil) for patients with narcolepsy is between 200 to 400mg, divided between morning and noon doses.
The initial daily dose should be 200mg in divided doses, increasing in increments of 100mg as needed and tolerated. The timing should be aimed to coincide with the periods of greatest excessive daytime sleepiness. The second dose should generally be taken no later than the early afternoon to minimize the risk of insomnia.
d. Single doses of 300mg or more, or total daily doses of more than 400mg are therefore not recommended.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
In OSA, IPG-MODAFINIL is indicated as an adjunct to successful standard treatment(s) for the underlying obstruction (see 1 INDICATIONS). For patients withOSA, the adult daily dosage of IPG-MODAFINIL is 200mg taken as a single dose in the morning.
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type (Shift Work Disorder):
For patients with SWD, the adult daily dosage of IPG-MODAFINIL is 200mg taken approximately 1 hour prior to the startof their work shift. Dosage Adjustment Pediatric (<18 years of age) The safety and efficacy of modafinil in children under the age of 18 years has not been established.
1Pediatrics). Geriatric In geriatric patients, elimination of IPG-MODAFINIL and its metabolites may be reduced as a consequence of aging. 3 Pharmacokinetics). 3 Pharmacokinetics). 4 Drug-Drug Interactions). 2 Drug Interactions Overview).
1 Adverse Reaction Overview The most commonly observed adverse events (5%) associated with the use of modafinil and observed more frequently than placebo treated patients in the placebo controlled clinical studies in primary disorders of sleep and wakefulness were headache, nausea, rhinitis, nervousness, diarrhea, back pain, anxiety, dizziness, dyspepsia, and insomnia.
The adverse event profile was similar across these studies. In the placebo controlled clinical trials, 74 of the 934 patients (8%) who received modafinil discontinued due to an adverse experience compared to 3% of patients that received placebo.
The most frequent reasons for discontinuation that occurred at a higher rate for modafinil thanplacebo patients were headache (2%), anxiety (1%), nervousness (1%), agitation, chest pain, confusion, depression, dizziness, insomnia, and nausea (each <1%).
2 Clinical Trial Adverse Reactions Clinical trials are conducted under very specific conditions. The adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials; therefore, may not reflect the rates observed in practice and should not be compared to the rates in the clinical trials of another drug.
Adverse reaction information from clinical trials may be useful in identifying and approximating rates of adverse drug reactions in real-world use. The following table presents the adverse experiences that occurred at a rate of 1% or moreand were more frequent in adult patients treated with modafinil than in placebo-treated patients in the principal, placebo-controlled clinical trials.
Table 2:
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Experiences in Parallel-Group, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trials1 with Modafinil in Adults with Narcolepsyand Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type (Shift Work Disorder) (200mg, 300mg and 400mg)* Modafinil n=934(%) Placebo n=567(%) Body as Whole Headache 34% 23% Back Pain 6% 5% Flu Syndrome 4% 3% Chest Pain 3% 1% Chills 1% 0% Neck Rigidity 1% 0% IPG-Modafinil PM Page 15 of 44 Modafinil n=934(%) Placebo n=567(%) Cardiovascular Hypertension 3% 1% Tachycardia 2% 1% Palpitation 2% 1% Vasodilatation 2% 0% Digestive Nausea 11% 3% Diarrhea 6% 5% Dyspepsia 5% 4% Dry Mouth 4% 2% Anorexia 4% 1% Constipation 2% 1% Abnormal Liver Function2 2% 1% Flatulence 1% 0% Mouth Ulceration 1% 0% Thirst 1% 0% Hemic/Lymphatic 1% 0%Eosiniphilia Metabolic/Nutritional 1% 0%Edema Nervous Nervousness 7% 3% Insomnia 5% 1% Anxiety 5% 1% Dizziness 5% 4% Depression 2% 1% Paresthesia 2% 0% Somnolence 2% 1% Hypertonia 1% 0% Dyskinesia3 1% 0% Hyperkinesia 1% 0% Agitation 1% 0% Confusion 1% 0% Tremor 1% 0% Emotional Lability 1% 0% Vertigo 1% 0% Respiratory Rhinitis 7% 6% Pharyngitis 4% 2% Lung Disorder 2% 1% Epistaxis 1% 0% Asthma 1% 0% Skin/Appendages Sweating 1% 0% Herpes Simplex 1% 0% Special Senses Amblyopia 1% 0% Abnormal Vision 1% 0% Taste Perversion 1% 0% Eye Pain 1% 0% IPG-Modafinil PM Page 16 of 44 Modafinil n=934(%) Placebo n=567(%) Urogenital Urine Abnormality 1% 0% Hematuria 1% 0% Pyuria 1% 0% * Six double-blind, placebo controlled clinical studies in narcolepsy (200 and 400mg), OSA (200 and 400mg) and SWD (200mg and 300mg).
, Skin). 4 Geriatrics). 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS IPG-MODAFINIL is contraindicated: • In patients who are hypersensitive to modafinil, armodafinil (the R-enantiomer of modafinil; not marketed in Canada) or to any ingredient in the formulation, including any non- medicinal ingredient, or component of the container.
For a complete listing, see 6 DOSAGEFORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING. • In patients in agitated states and in patients with severe anxiety. • In women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. 1 PregnantWomen). 1 Dosing Considerations • A cardiac evaluation, including an electrocardiogram (ECG), should be obtained for all patients before treatment with IPG-MODAFINIL is initiated.
This is particularly recommended for patients with coronary artery disease, a recent history or myocardial infarction, or unstable angina. Patients with abnormal findings should receive further evaluation before IPG-MODAFINIL treatment is considered.
See 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Cardiovascular. 1 Pregnant Women). Women of reproductive potential should have a negative pregnancy test within a week prior to starting treatment with modafinil. 4 Drug-Drug Interactions). Alternative or concomitant methods of contraception other than steroidal are recommended for patients treated with IPG-MODAFINIL, and for two months after discontinuation of IPG- MODAFINIL.
2 Recommended Dose and Dosage AdjustmentRecommended Dose Narcolepsy: The adult daily dosage of IPG-MODAFINIL (modafinil) for patients with narcolepsy is between 200 to 400mg, divided between morning and noon doses. The initial daily dose should be 200mg in divided doses, increasing in increments of 100mg as needed and tolerated.
The timing should be aimed to coincide with the periods of greatest excessive daytime sleepiness. The second dose should generally be taken no later than the early afternoon to minimize the risk of insomnia. d. Single doses of 300mg or more, or total daily doses of more than 400mg are therefore not recommended.
IPG-MODAFINIL is contraindicated: • In patients who are hypersensitive to modafinil, armodafinil (the R-enantiomer of modafinil; not marketed in Canada) or to any ingredient in the formulation, including any non- medicinal ingredient, or component of the container.
For a complete listing, see 6 DOSAGEFORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING. • In patients in agitated states and in patients with severe anxiety. • In women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. 1 PregnantWomen).
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5 Missed Dose If a dose is missed, it can be taken when remembered, unless it is close to the time for the next dose. Taking the medication in the evening or the late afternoon may prevent from falling asleep at usual bedtime, and should, therefore, be avoided.
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1 Events reported by at least 1% of patients treated with modafinil that were more frequent than in the placebo group are included; incidence is rounded to the nearest 1%. The adverse experience terminology is coded using a standard modified COSTART Dictionary.
Events for which the modafinil incidence was at least 1%, but equal to or less than placebo are notlisted in the table. These events included the following: abdominal pain, abnormal electrocardiogram, accidental injury, allergic reaction, arthritis, asthenia, bronchitis, cataplexy, conjunctivitis, dysmenorrhea4, dyspnea, ear pain, ecchymosis, fever, increased appetite, increasedcough, infection, hyperglycemia, hypotension, hypothermia, leg cramps, migraine, myalgia, neck pain, pain, periodontal abscess, peripheral edema, rash, sinusitis, sleep disorder, thinking abnormality, tooth disorder, weight gain, weight loss, urinary tract infection, viral infection, vomiting.
2 Elevated liver enzymes. 3 Oro-facial dyskinesias. 4 Incidence adjusted for gender. 1 Clinical Trial Adverse Reactions – Pediatrics In the controlled and open-label clinical studies of pediatric patients with narcolepsy, transient leucopenia, which resolved without medical intervention, was observed.
In the controlled clinical study, 3 of 38 girls, ages 12 or older, treated with modafinil experienced dysmenorrhea compared to 0 of 10 girls who received placebo. Neuropsychiatric treatment-emergent adverse events have been reported in clinical trials of pediatric patients with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or ADHD (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Psychiatric).
Cases of serious skin reactions resulting in treatment discontinuation have been reported during clinical trials with pediatric patients (age < 17 years) (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Skin). 7%). 0%). 0%). 7%). 3%). 3%). 3%). 3%). 3%). 3%).
3%). 3%). Dose Dependency of Adverse Events In the adult placebo-controlled […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
In OSA, IPG-MODAFINIL is indicated as an adjunct to successful standard treatment(s) for the underlying obstruction (see 1 INDICATIONS). For patients withOSA, the adult daily dosage of IPG-MODAFINIL is 200mg taken as a single dose in the morning.
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type (Shift Work Disorder):
For patients with SWD, the adult daily dosage of IPG-MODAFINIL is 200mg taken approximately 1 hour prior to the startof their work shift. Dosage Adjustment Pediatric (<18 years of age) The safety and efficacy of modafinil in children under the age of 18 years has not been established.
1Pediatrics). Geriatric In geriatric patients, elimination of IPG-MODAFINIL and its metabolites may be reduced as a consequence of aging. 3 Pharmacokinetics). 3 Pharmacokinetics). 4 Drug-Drug Interactions). 2 Drug Interactions Overview).
5 Missed Dose If a dose is missed, it can be taken when remembered, unless it is close to the time for the next dose. Taking the medication in the evening or the late afternoon may prevent from falling asleep at usual bedtime, and should, therefore, be avoided.
IPG-Modafinil PM Page 7 of 44 5 OVERDOSAGE Symptoms most often accompanying IPG-MODAFINIL overdose, alone or in combination with other drugs have included insomnia; central nervous system symptoms such as restlessness, disorientation, confusion, agitation, anxiety, excitation and hallucination; digestive changes such as nausea and diarrhea; and cardiovascular changes such as tachycardia, bradycardia, hypertension, and chest pain.
Intentional overdose by patients have been reported, where death has occurred with modafinil, either alone (dose 72 […]