Nootropic Agents
| Medical Definition: |
Drugs used to specifically facilitate learning or memory, particularly to prevent the cognitive deficits associated with dementias. These drugs act by a variety of mechanisms. While no potent nootropic drugs have yet been accepted for general use, several are being actively investigated. |
| Guide Notes: |
CNS agents; from Greek nous, mind; GEN or unspecified: prefer specifics |
| Previously Indexed: |
Psychotropic Drugs (1989-1994) |
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