Products NZT is a (fictional) agent from the film (2011) based on the novel by Alan Glynn. The film was additionally followed in 2015 by a TV series with the same title, which was canceled after just one season. NZT belongs to the drug group of smart drugs. Structure and properties NZT is thallanylzirconio-methyl-tetrahydro-triazatriphenylene. The … NZT
Effects Smart drugs are pharmaceutical agents that (are intended to) improve the brain’s cognitive abilities: Promote concentration, alertness, attention and receptivity. Increase intelligence and the ability to think Improvement of the imagination Improving understanding and memory Increase creativity This is also referred to as or in English. The effects are based, among other things, on … Smart Drugs
Products The narcotics are a group of centrally acting drugs and substances, which are strongly regulated and controlled by the state respectively by the drug and health authorities. This is primarily to prevent abuse and to protect the population from the undesirable effects and addiction. Certain narcotics – for example, many potent hallucinogens – are … Narcotics Effects and Side Effects
Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics
Symptoms Alzheimer’s disease manifests itself in a continuously progressive loss of memory and mental and cognitive abilities. Possible symptoms of the disease include: Disorders and loss of memory. Initially, mainly short-term memory is affected (learning new things), later long-term memory is also affected. Forgetfulness, confusion Disorientation Speech, perception and thinking disorders, motor disorders. Personality change, … Alzheimer’s
Indications Dementia, e.g., Alzheimer’s disease Agents Cholinesterase inhibitors: Donepezil (Aricept, generics). Galantamine (Reminyl) Rivastigmine (Exelon) NMDA antagonists: Memantine (Axura, Ebixa). Ergot alkaloids: Codergocrine (Hydergine, out of commerce). Smart Drugs Roborantia Phytopharmaceuticals: Ginkgo
Products Stimulants are commercially available as drugs, narcotics, dietary supplements, and foods. Dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and solutions. Structure and properties Stimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure, but groups can be identified. Many, for example the amphetamines, are derived from the natural catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects The active ingredients … Stimulants
Products Adderall is commercially available in the United States in the form of tablets and sustained-release capsules (Adderall, Adderall XR). It is not registered in many countries, but related products are available. The name is derived from the abbreviation ADD (attention deficit disorder, ADHD). Structure and properties Adderall contains a mixture of the following four … Adderall
Products Legally, a distinction can be made between legal intoxicants (e.g., alcohol, nicotine) and prohibited substances (e.g., many hallucinogens, some amphetamines, opioids). Some substances, such as the opioids or the benzodiazepines, are used as drugs and are legally available with a doctor’s prescription. However, their use as intoxicants is not intended and is therefore referred … Intoxicant
Stem plant Scrophulariaceae, brahmi, small fat leaf. Medicinal drug The dried herb is usually used. The pressed juice from the fresh herb and extracts from the drug are also used. Ingredients Brahmi contains the steroid saponins bacoside A and B. Effects The drug is believed to have antioxidant, adaptogenic, neuroprotective, and cholinergic effects, among others. … Brahmi
Products Doping agents include approved drugs, legal and illegal intoxicants, experimental agents, and illegally manufactured and trafficked substances. Doping includes non-drug doping methods, such as blood doping, in addition to drugs. Effects Doping agents differ in their pharmacological activities. Stimulants, for example, stimulate and thus increase alertness and aggressiveness for competition. In contrast, beta-blockers provide … Doping in Competitive Sports
Products Nootropil is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and as a drinkable solution (Nootropil). It has been approved in many countries since 1977. Structure and properties Piracetam (C6H10N2O2, Mr = 142.2 g/mol) Effects Piracetam (ATC N06BX03) has an effect on cognitive ability and has hemorheologic properties. The half-life ranges from 4 to … Piracetam
