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Modafinil

A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS.

Year introduced: 2019 (1986)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.389.115.550

MeSH Unique ID: D000077408

Registry Number: R3UK8X3U3D

Entry Terms:

  • 2-Benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide
  • 2 Benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide
  • 2-((Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)acetamide
  • 2-(Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide
  • Provigil
  • Alertec
  • Modiodal
  • Armodafinil
  • R-Modafinil
  • R Modafinil
  • 2-((R)-(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)acetamide
  • Nuvigil
  • Sparlon
  • CRL 40476
  • CRL-40476
  • Benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide

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