Artvigil 150 mg tablets are strength prescriptions for the treatment of intense drowsiness and sleep disturbances. Among such sleep problems are shift work sleep disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.
It is an enantiopure derivative of the medication Modafinil, which contains the oral medication Armodafinil and promotes wakefulness. Under the trade name Nuvigil, it is marketed, and Artvigil 150 is a dosage of Artvigil, the generic equivalent of Nuvigil.
Apart from treating excessive sleepiness, Artvigil is used off-label by physicians worldwide to treat disorders including depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and attention deficit disorder.