What class of drug is modafinil?

Modafinil is in a class of medications called wakefulness promoting agents.

What drug class is tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-blockers. It’s used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement).

What class of drug is clonidine?

Clonidine belongs to the class of medicines called antihypertensives. It works in the brain to change some of the nerve impulses. As a result, the blood vessels relax and blood passes through them more easily, which lowers blood pressure.

Is modafinil a controlled substance?

Modafinil is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance. The difference in the formal classification of Adderall and modafinil indicates that the overall general research and the opinion of the federal government is that Adderall is a significantly more dangerous drug of abuse than modafinil.

Is modafinil classified as a stimulant?

Modafinil, a novel stimulant which has several remarkable features that distinguish it from other stimulants, has been developed by Lafon, a French pharmaceutical company. Unlike the amphetamines, for example, modafinil is reported to have minimal peripheral side effects at therapeutic doses.

Is modafinil recreational?

Overall, modafinil was perceived by users as being safe. There was a pattern of reported recreational drug use associated with modafinil use. There was also a tentative link between the reported use of modafinil and the reported presence of psychiatric disorders, largely depression and anxiety.

Is tamsulosin a selective alpha-blocker?

Tamsulosin was the third α1-blocker to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of BPH. Tamsulosin was brought to market as the first subtype-selective α1-antagonist for the treatment of BPH.

Is tamsulosin a beta blocker?

Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride) is an alpha-blocker used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Is clonidine considered a controlled substance?

Clonidine isn’t a controlled substance, and it doesn’t have much street value. Doctors are often more willing to write a prescription for clonidine because its abuse potential isn’t high.

Is clonidine considered a narcotic?

Use of clonidine hydrochloride in detoxification from opiates has demonstrated that this substance can rapidly suppress the signs and symptoms associated with opiate withdrawal. Clonidine hydrochloride, an alpha-adrenergic agonist, is a non-opiate substance.

When did modafinil become a controlled substance?

In order to make modafinil pharmaceutical products available for medical use as soon as possible, the Schedule IV controls of modafinil will be effective January 27, 1999.

Is modafinil considered a Nootropic?

Another type of prescription nootropic is modafinil (Provigil). It’s FDA-approved to treat narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work disorder, but some studies suggest that it may help with learning and memory in healthy people.

Where can I find the AHFS di classification system?

The full classification system, along with a list of drugs covered in AHFS DI and their corresponding classes, is available in the printed edition and is available electronically in a separate file.

What is AHFS and why is it important?

The name “AHFS” is synonymous with quality drug information to pharmacists all over the world, and the AHFS suite of drug information products provides a number of outstanding references in many formats to provide any healthcare provider or patient with the exact information he or she needs, when he or she needs it.

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