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Image:(R)-modafinil.png Armodafinil
(-)-2-[(R)-(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide IUPAC name
CAS number 68693-11-8	ATC code N06BA07
PubChem [1]	DrugBank [2]
Chemical formula	{{{chemical_formula}}}
Molecular weight	273.351
Bioavailability
Metabolism	Hepatic, including CYP3A4 and other pathways
Elimination half-life	12-15 hrs
Excretion	Urine (as metabolites)
Pregnancy category	C
Legal status	Schedule IV (USA)
Routes of administration	Oral

Armodafinil (Nuvigil^®) is an eugeroic drug produced by the pharmaceutical company Cephalon Inc., currently in the process of receiving Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Armodafinil is the r-enantiomer of modafinil, so is expected to act in a similar manner, with similar effects. However, it acts for a longer duration of time than modafinil. Cephalon hopes to soon release the longer-lasting Nuvigil (R-modafinil) as a "truly once-a-day" wakefulness medication. In 2006, the FDA sent Cephalon an "approvable letter" for Nuvigil, pending agreement on the final product labeling. Upon approval, it is expected to be classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance.

[edit] See also

• Adrafinil
• Ampakines
• Modafinil

[edit] External links

• Cephalon Files New Drug Application for Nuvigil
• Cephalon corporate website

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