Full Name: Modafinil
Synonyms: MDF
Modafinil is a central nervous system wakefulness-promoting agent. It inhibits dopamine reuptake via the dopamine transporter (DAT) and modulates hypothalamic histamine and orexin signaling pathways. It treats narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. Its structure features a benzhydrylsulfinyl acetamide core.