Armod-50 Tablet

Short Description

Armod 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy). It improves wakefulness and helps you stay awake, reducing the tendency to fall asleep during the day.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Armod 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine 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 is 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 Armod 50 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Armod 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Armod 50 Tablet modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and exerts a stimulant effect to reduce extreme sleepiness.

Take it with or without food, preferably in the morning before you need to be alert. It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night. It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Your doctor may monitor you for heart disease and blood pressure while taking this medicine. It makes contraceptive pills less effective; consult with a doctor for effective contraception. Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increased side effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching, or breathing problems while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you had a history of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, or mania and drug abuse. Inform your doctor if you notice difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, hallucinations, nausea, chest pain, and fast or slow heart rate. It may cause addiction/dependence potential when taken for long term. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.