Smart drugs have been known to impact the brain activity of
the user. They increase the hormones and the neurotransmitter in the body that
influences our mental health, wakefulness and the mood of the individual. One
of the more popular smart drug compounds out there is Modafinil. Modafinil
makes the user feel euphoric, lasting for around 12-13 hours.
Modalert is one of the best known medications for the
treatment of sleeping disorders. Being alert means that the brain is focused
and awake till the effect of the medication lasts. Modalert, like its parent compound
Modafinil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the year 1998.
Modalert is manufactured by Sun Pharma in India. Let us see how the medication
works.
The Modafinil compound in the Modalert smart drug gets into the
system and gets the Orexin (or Hypocretin) receptors excited for the process to
begin; OX1 and OX2. These receptors together with the medication effect of
Modalert then turns on the Orexin peptide; mostly accountable for the cognitive
skills and the wakefulness of the consumer. This ‘switching on’ leads to the
user being wide awake for considerable amounts of time. Now the
neurotransmitter Dopamine is taken into account. The neurotransmitter Dopamine
is worked up for the mood elevation, cognitive dexterity, and wakefulness promotion
of the user. The neurotransmitter is also known as the ‘feel good’ hormone at
times. The absorption of this neurotransmitter Dopamine is inhibited by the
Modafinil compound in the smart drug Modalert. As such the neurotransmitter
gets accumulated and this helps the user in being active, and awake and capable
of taking correctly refined judgments. Along with those other hormones like
Norepinephrine, Histamine and Serotonin are also increased that influence the
user’s mental health.
Uses
- Modalert is used as a cognitive enhancer
- It also promotes wakefulness that helps in the person feeling awake and active all day
- It is also known to treat various sleeping disorders like Narcolepsy, sleep apnea, etc.
- People who suffer from discomfort from Shift Work Disorder use this smart drug and are often benefitted with it.
- Modalert is also known to reduce fatigue and depression.
Side Effects
- Mild headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness, anxiety
- Muscular pain
- Insomnia, etc.
- In some rare cases, someone may also experience allergic reactions like trouble in breathing, itching.
It should be noted that the medication should be stopped
when there is any such effect or unwanted reaction and proper medical
assistance should be provided right away.
Precautions
- It is a good routine to let your doctor know about your physiology and practices such as any allergies, prior medications, etc that can hamper the functioning of the med in the user.
- Never overdose or abuse the medication. Doing so may lead to the user being taken to the medical facility on account of the effects following the overdose.
- Never mix the medication with alcohol.
- People who are suffering from cardiac, renal and hepatic ailments should also avoid the drug as the intake of the medication can aggravate the condition even further.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Modalert as it may affect the physiology of the mother and the child.
Modalert is a drug that should be
taken carefully and proper medication advice should be taken in case of the
medication showing any signs of side effects or allergic reactions.
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