Modafinil is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, and is a memory-improving and mood-brightening psycho-stimulant that enhances wakefulness and vigilance.
莫达非尼作为新型中枢兴奋药物,与咖啡因、安非他明、哌甲酯等传统的中枢兴奋类药物相比,有起效快,毒副作用小,无依赖性等优点,有望取代哌甲酯成为治疗嗜唾症的首选药物,另外其作为新型抗疲劳药物,也可作为睡眠调节剂。