The current years have seen a huge paradigm shift in terms
of the work load and the stress of the person. This has led people to be more
exhausted and feel less motivated to work with decreasing levels of focus. This
condition specially is harmful to the person in pursuit of his goals and who
needs to focus on the tasks ahead of him.
How can we help such a person?
Well to begin with the person needs a healthy lifestyle to
accommodate the performing brain functions like memory, focus and attention.
The person also needs an external medium to help him/ her in the goals allowing
them to focus better and for a longer period of time. Smart Drugs are the way
to do so.
When one talks about smart drugs, Modafinil is the first
choice that comes to one’s mind. In fact Modafinil is the world’s first oral
smart drug to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration, USA for
cognitive and wakefulness purposes.
There are many brand versions of the Modafinil smart drug available:
- Modalert
- Modvigil
- Provigil
Modvigil is one of the best known
brand versions of the smart drug Modafinil available in the Nootropic market.
Much like the active parent compound, the medication too has an FDA Approval.
Let us now look into the working of the smart drug.
Modafinil is the active ingredient in the Modvigil smart
drug. As it enters the body the medication acts on the Orexin receptors (OX1 and OX2) of the body. The Orexin receptors are also called Hypocretin
receptors. As the receptors are stimulated, the Orexin peptide is activated.
The Orexin peptide is responsible for the regulation of arousal, wakefulness
and appetite. Next the medication works on one of the most important
neurotransmitters of the body: Dopamine.
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter responsible for the wakefulness and cognitive
enhancement of the person. The neurotransmitter is produced in the Hypothalamus
region of the brain. The reuptake of this neurotransmitter is inhibited and
this causes a pool of Dopamine to be formed in the vicinity of the reuptake
region. This collected Dopamine is used by the body to perform its activities.
Other hormones like Norepinephrine, Histamine and Serotonin are increased.
These hormones are responsible for the increase in memory, increase in heart
rate, wakefulness and the creation of new neurons (Neurogenesis).
Uses
- Modvigil smart drug promotes wakefulness. As already stated this is achieved by the increase in hormones and the neurotransmitter in the body.
- It is also a cognitive enhancer, increasing our brain activity and making our executive brain functions stronger and more impactful.
- Various sleeping disorders like Narcolepsy, sleep apnea, excessive sleeping disorder are all treated by this smart drug.
- People suffering from Shift Work Disorder are also treated by this smart drug. One pill of the medication is enough to push the person through the shift with prime focus and wakefulness.
- With this smart drug, depression and fatigue are also brought under control.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness, anxiety
- Muscular pain
- Upset stomach, etc.
- In some cases, allergic reactions are experienced by the user. Some of the examples of allergic reactions include seizures and rashes. The allergic reactions are primarily due to the physiology of the person, not due to the drug.
Precautions
- Always inform your doctor about your allergies or prior medication that you might be taking. This will help the doctor in two useful ways. One, the physiology of the person will be assessed to check if the med is appropriate for the person. Two, the medication will be prescribed to you in a dose and strength that will allow the user to gain full benefits.
- Never overdose the medication.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid this med as the medication might affect the health of the mother as well as the child.
- People with cardiac, renal and hepatic ailments should also avoid this drug as it might further aggravate their health.
- People with a history of drug abuse should seek guidance from the doctor before taking the pill.
Modvigil is one of the best known
medications for the treatment of the sleeping disorders; increase in cognition
and also for the wakefulness purposes. Proper care and precautions can help in
the person reaping full benefits of the drug.
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