Waklert 250mg Tablet

Waklert 250mg Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Waklert 250mg Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Waklert 250mg Tablet.

Information about Waklert 250mg Tablet (Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd) - Uses: Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)

  • MRP: ₹
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  • Salt Combination: Armodafinil (250mg)
  • Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
  • Uses: Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)

Description

  • Waklert 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy)
  • It improves wakefulness and helps you to stay awake and reduces the tendency to fall asleep during the day, thus restoring the normal sleep cycle
  • Waklert 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food
  • It is advised to Take Waklert 250mg Tablet at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood
  • If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
  • This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
  • Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
  • It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
  • However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time
  • Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
  • Always remember that this medicine only used when advised by a doctor as it is not a replacement for a good sleep routine
  • You should try to get the right amount of sleep every night
  • Before taking Waklert 250mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits)
  • Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Waklert 250mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Waklert 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Waklert 250mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. ^Patients to be advised to avoid driving or any other potentially dangerous activity.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Waklert 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Waklert 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Waklert 250mg Tablet.
Drug Action: Stimulant/ Drug for excessive sleepiness
Therapeutic class: NEURO CNS
Habit Forming: Yes
Chemical Class: Diphenylmethane Derivative

Uses

Uses of Waklert 250mg Tablet

  • In Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness) Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime drowsiness
  • The affected person may experience excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and in some cases episodes of cataplexy (partial or total loss of muscle control)
  • Waklert 250mg Tablet stimulates the brain and makes you fully awake
  • It also relieves these abnormal symptoms and regulates the sleep cycle
  • This restores normal sleeping habits and improves your quality of life
  • You will feel more energetic and will be able to perform better in your daily activities.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Waklert 250mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Waklert 250mg Tablet
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

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