Armodafinil

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Armodafinil
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(r)-2-((diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)-acetamide
Identifiers
CAS number	68693-11-8
ATC code	N06 BA07
PubChem	?
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S
Mol. weight	273.351
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	Hepatic, including CYP3A4 and other pathways
Half life	12-15 hrs
Excretion	Urine (as metabolites)
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	C
Legal status	Schedule IV (USA)
Routes	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. Upon approval, it is expected to be classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance.

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