Eugeroic
Eugeroic
Eugeroic (/juːˈdʒɪərɪk/), also known as wakefulness-promoting agents, are a class of drugs that promote wakefulness and alertness. They are used in the treatment of disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder.
Etymology
The term "eugeroic" comes from the Greek words "eu", meaning good, and "geras", meaning old age. This is in reference to the drugs' ability to promote a healthy, alert state of mind, even in older individuals.
Related Terms
- Modafinil: A eugeroic used to treat narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
- Armodafinil: A eugeroic that is the (R)-enantiomer of modafinil. It is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, or obstructive sleep apnea.
- Adrafinil: A prodrug for modafinil, meaning it is metabolized in the body to produce modafinil. It is used off-label to promote alertness and wakefulness.
- Nootropic: Also known as cognitive enhancers, these are drugs, supplements, and other substances that may improve cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eugeroic
- Wikipedia's article - Eugeroic
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