Vilafinil

Vilafinil is a popular generic brand formulation of modafinil, manufactured primarily by Indian pharmaceutical companies like Centurion Remedies.

Since Vilafinil contains modafinil as its active pharmaceutical ingredient, its pharmacological profile, mechanisms, benefits, and risks are identical to those of brand-name modafinil (such as Provigil, Modalert, or Modvigil).

Description

Vilafinil is an oral eugeroic (wakefulness-promoting agent) designed to promote alertness and clear mental focus without the heavy peripheral cardiovascular side effects or harsh crashes linked to classical stimulants.

• Active Compound: Modafinil

• Form: Oral tablets (most commonly in 200 mg strength)

• Manufacturer: Centurion Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Class: Central Nervous System (CNS) Wakefulness-Promoting Agent / Eugeroic

• Mechanism: Blocks dopamine and norepinephrine transporters to increase extracellular levels of these neurotransmitters, while raising histamine, glutamate, and orexin concentrations in sleep-wake regulatory centers of the brain.

Medical Benefits & Uses

Vilafinil is primarily prescribed to manage excessive daytime sleepiness caused by sleep-wake disorders:

1. Narcolepsy: Reduces uncontrollable daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks, helping maintain a stable, normal sleep cycle.

2. Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD): Prevents extreme fatigue for night-shift workers or individuals with irregular work hours.

3. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Used as an adjunct medication to tackle persistent daytime sleepiness in individuals using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.