Compounds containing modafinil for the treatment of attention and activity disorders (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD))

摘要

Modafinil is effective in improving symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and symptoms of multiple sclerosis fatigue. The administration of modafinil is also shown to activate the tuberomamillary neurons of the posterior hypothalamus, and thus exhibits activity in an area of the brain associated with normal wakefulness functions.