Modafinil sulfone
Modafinil Sulfone
Modafinil Sulfone (pronunciation: moe-DAF-i-nil sul-fone) is a primary metabolite of Modafinil, a popular nootropic drug used to treat narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder.
Etymology
The term "Modafinil" is derived from the French words "modifie" (modify), "vigil" (watchful), and "nil" (nothing). The suffix "sulfone" refers to the presence of a sulfone group in the chemical structure of the compound.
Pharmacology
Modafinil Sulfone is produced in the liver through the process of biotransformation. It is less pharmacologically active than its parent compound, Modafinil, and is considered to have negligible effects on wakefulness and cognitive enhancement.
Related Terms
- Modafinil: The parent compound of Modafinil Sulfone. It is a wakefulness-promoting agent used to treat various sleep disorders.
- Armodafinil: An enantiopure compound of Modafinil, used for similar purposes.
- Nootropic: A class of drugs that enhance cognitive function.
- Sulfone group: A functional group in organic chemistry, consisting of a sulfonyl functional group attached to two carbon atoms.
- Biotransformation: The process by which the body alters a chemical compound, often to make it easier to eliminate.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Modafinil sulfone
- Wikipedia's article - Modafinil sulfone
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