Do you feel sleepy at most times?
Does your boss see you yawning at work?
Don’t get alarmed, I won’t say you have a disease or
anything. You are simply fatigued and this is probably due to the workload you
face or the stress that you have to endure. So what can you do in such a case?
What if I tell you there is a way for you to control your
fatigue and fight it with ease? Yes! And the answer is Smart Drugs.
Smart drugs are cognitive enhancers that also have the
benefit of waking a person up and keeping us active and awake. Modafinil is a
popular smart drug. But with time even Modafinil had to be enhanced to a better
Nootropic with milder side effects and better and quicker effects on the body.
Thus in 2007, FDA approved the enhanced version of Modafinil
called Armodafinil. Armodafinil is the R-enantiomer of the Modafinil molecule. As
such the medication usually acts the similar way as the Modafinil smart drug.
Just like Modafinil, Armodafinil too has a few brand versions.
The brand versions of Armodafinil are:
·
Artvigil
·
Nuvigil
It is noteworthy that since Armodafinil is the R-enantiomer
of the Modafinil molecule therefore the medication produces the same effect as
Modafinil with a lesser amount of the compound. Let us look at the basic
mechanism of action of Armodafinil, and then we will go on the brand version of
Armodafinil: Waklert.
Armodafinil
works by stimulating the Orexin receptors of the body (OX1, OX2). This stimulation
in turn activates the Orexin peptide that helps in the initial wakefulness of
the person. As the peptide is activated the medication inhibits the reuptake of
the Dopamine neurotransmitter. This makes the body use up the collected
Dopamine and this makes the person feel euphoric and has a sense of better
refined decisions.
Let us now look into the smart drug Waklert.
Uses
- The smart drug helps us in promoting wakefulness. The accumulated Dopamine in our body helps in accelerating the wake up cycle in the morning and keeps us awake till the effect last for around 12-13 hours.
- The cognitive skills are also enhanced and given a touch of sharpness that helps them be on the fast lane and perform with excellence.
- Various sleeping disorders like Narcolepsy, sleep apnea, etc are also treated.
- For night shift workers with Shift Work Disorder, this pill can be boon as the smart drug can help in staying awake and being focused.
- This drug is also known to help people with depression and excessive fatigue.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Nervousness
- Anxiety, etc.
- In some rare cases, allergic reactions can be seen where there is redness and swelling. In such cases it is advised to consult a doctor immediately.
Precautions
- Always inform you doctor about any allergies or medications you might be taking as this may hamper the proper functioning of the pill and in fact affect our health.
- Never overdose. Always stick to the prescribed dose by the doctor. Usually for regular users, one pill of Modafinil in the morning is enough.
- Never mix with alcohol or other smart drugs.
- In case of side effects, it is advised to consult a doctor immediately.
- Cardiac, renal and hepatic patients should avoid this drug.
- The smart drug is untested on pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their children. The pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are therefore advised not to take the smart drug as a preventive measure.
- Anyone under the age of 18 should not take this drug.
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