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Question Date: 14/01/2024


Question: Which of the following drug show strong recommendation for use in excessive day time sleepiness in Narcolepsy?


Options:

  • Sodium Oxybate
  • Methylphenidate
  • Dextroamphetamine
  • Armodafinil


Correct Answer: Sodium Oxybate


Explaination: Excessive day time sleepiness in Narcolepsy Drugs with strong strength of recommendation are Modafinil, Pitolisant , Sodium Oxybate and Solriamfetol Conditional drugs include armodafinil, dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate.


Reference: Continuum : Sleep Neurology( August 2023, Volume 29,no 4) Central disorders of Hypersomnolence; Page 1058-1059