Modafinil: a gift to portmanteau

Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2001 Nov-Dec;18(6):408-10. doi: 10.1177/104990910101800611.

Abstract

This article reviews the use of modafinil in palliative care, and its use in promoting vigilance and wakefulness. Modafinil's therapeutic and chemical class, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions are also discussed. Modafinil seems to fit the requirements of portmanteau, using one drug to treat multiple symptoms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Benzhydryl Compounds / pharmacology
  • Benzhydryl Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / pharmacology
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use*
  • Depression / drug therapy*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug Monitoring
  • Fatigue / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Modafinil
  • Patient Selection
  • Quality of Life
  • Sleep Stages / drug effects*
  • Terminal Care / methods*
  • Terminal Care / psychology

Substances

  • Benzhydryl Compounds
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Modafinil