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armodafinil

Term ID
CHEBI:77590
Synonyms
  • (-)-(R)-modafinil
  • (-)-modafinil
  • (R)-(-)-modafinil
  • (R)-modafinil
  • 2-[(R)-(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide
  • armodafinil
  • armodafinilo
  • armodafinilum
  • CEP 10953
  • CEP-10953
  • Nuvigil
Definition
A 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide that has R configuration at the sulfur atom. Like its racemate, modafinil, it is used for the treatment of sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea, and shift-work sleep disorder. Peak concentration in the blood later occurs later following administration than with modafinil, so it is thought that armodafinil may be more effective than modafinil in treating people with excessive daytime sleepiness.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from armodafinil
Phenotype where environments contain armodafinil
Phenotype modified by environments containing armodafinil
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