Olmifon (Adrafinil)
Clinical Dosage: 300 to 600 mg/day
What are ProDrugs and how close is Olmifon to Modafinil?
A prodrug is a chemical that is introduced into the human body with the specific intention of using the body’s metabolism to create another substance. This created substance will then provide the desired benefits to the user.
Prodrugs are used to maximize the conditions which affect a drug’s potency: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. Prodrugs are also used to focus the action of the drug exactly where it is needed. An example of a prodrug would be a pain killer like codeine which is transformed into morphine by the liver.
Modafinil is an energy drug that increases levels of glutamate in the brain, which affects wakefulness and vigilance. Unlike amphetamines, modafinil is a much more selective drug. Modafinil targets the portions of the brain that directly control wakefulness. In comparison, amphetamines are broader in their effect, and usually include heart rate and respiratory excitation.
Modafinil promotes wakefulness without many of the unpleasant side-effects of amphetamines. Modafinil can be administered directly, or can be administered by a slower acting prodrug called adrafinil. Adrafinil is converted into modafinil in the body.
About Olmifon
Olmifon is a mild stimulant which uses adrafinil as a prodrug in order to achieve its effects. Olmifon is currently marketed by Cephalon, an American pharmaceutical company. Originally developed in France as a treatment for narcolepsy, Olmifon is a slow acting stimulant, requiring almost an hour for the drug’s effects to be felt. Olmifon is metabolized by the liver into modafinil, which then supplies the effects of this drug.
Olmifon is an eugeroic drug. The term means “good arousal.” Unlike amphetamines, Olmifon provides a calm boost of energy, which stimulates wakefulness and can be effective in focusing the attention. Another positive benefit of Olmifon is that the action of the drug doesn’t seem to force wakefulness. Users can sleep if they wish.
Users of Olmifon generally require a shorter period of recovery sleep after an extended period of Olmifon-assisted wakefulness. This is in sharp contrast with amphetamines which force users to pay a heavy price when the crash comes.
Why Take Olmifon?
Persons who have serious problems staying awake or who have been diagnosed with narcolepsy are the primary users of Olmifon.
Final Words
Persons who are suffering from epilepsy, serious liver disorders or serious renal disorders should consult the advice of a physician before taking Olmifon.
The most common side-effects associated with Olmifon include headaches, stomach pain and skin irritation.
Olmifon is not meant to be taken for an extended period of time without careful observation by a physician. Adrafinil, the active ingredient in Olmifon is metabolized by the liver, and extended use may cause an increase in certain liver enzymes.
Olmifon contains ingredients which will result in a false positive result for a drug test.