Smart drugs have been around for some time now. The
medications are known to increase the brain activity of the person by altering
the levels of hormones and neurotransmitters in the body. The first smart drug
was Modafinil that was approved by the Food
and Drug Administration in the year 1998 for the treatment of various
sleeping disorders, and the increase in the cognition levels of the user. The
medication was accepted by the masses and has helped many people over the
years.
But as time passed, the people started asking for a
medication that could be in turn a better form of the Modafinil smart drug. As
such the researchers tried their utmost to find the compound of smart drugs
that could be a better version of the Modafinil smart drugs.
They finally found it in the Modafinil molecule itself, the
R-enantiomer of the Modafinil molecule or Armodafinil, as it went to be called.
This smart drug compound was known to be enhanced version of the Modafinil
molecule for various reasons. Some of the benefits of Armodafinil molecule over
the Modafinil molecule are;
- Armodafinil and its derivative smart drugs are potentially more powerful than the Modafinil counterparts.
- These smart drugs last for a longer period of time; around 15 hours.
- Armodafinil also exhibits lesser number of side effects and risks.
Now there are many smart drugs that are derived from the
Armodafinil smart drug compound. Artvigil is one of them. Much like its parent
compound, Artvigil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the year
2007. Let us see how Artvigil smart drug works.
Artvigil is one of the many brand versions of the
Armodafinil smart drug. It is more potent than the Modafinil compound. The
Armodafinil compound in the Artvigil smart drug stimulates the Orexin receptors
in the body (OX1 and OX2). Following this the Orexin peptide of the body is
impacted upon and activated. This activation leads to the user feeling awake.
Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter that helps in the wakefulness of a
person and the increase in cognition. The Dopamine neurotransmitter is produced
by the Hypothalamus of the user. The reuptake of Dopamine is inhibited at the
point of reuptake by the synapses and this causes a pool of Dopamine to be
formed in the vicnity of the reuptake. The excess level of Dopamine is used by
the body for its later purposes. Other hormones like Norepinephrine, Histamine,
Serotonin are also increased. The total effect of the increased levels of the
hormones and neurotransmitters in the body gives the user a euphoric effect and
a clear headed energy.
Uses
- Artvigil is a cognitive enhancer and it helps in the increased levels of brain activity. Users have reported feeling more clear headed and also feel euphoric for taking better refined decisions.
- It is also a wakefulness promoter and keeps us wide and awake all day long.
- Sleeping disorders like Narcolepsy, sleep apnea, etc are all treated with this smart drug.
- Since this medication also gives us a sense of elevated mood, therefore this drug is also helpful in the fight against depression and fatigue as well.
Side Effects
- Mild headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness, anxiety.
- Muscle pain
- Trouble in sleeping
- In some cases, allergic reactions emerge.
In cases where the user experiences side effects or allergic
reactions, the medication should be
stopped immediately and proper medical assistance should be given.
Precautions
- Always inform your doctor about your allergies or prior medications. This will help the user get a well checked prescribed dose and strength.
- Never overdose
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid the drug as it may affect the physiology of the mother and child.
- People suffering from heart, kidney and liver diseases should avoid taking this drug as the compound can aggravate the condition even further.
- Never mix Artvigil with alcohol or other smart drugs.
Artvigil is one of the strngest
known smart drugs. However one should practice proper precautions before,
during, and after taking the medication.
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