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cognition-enhancing drugs

Indications: - may improve performance of chess players [1] Mechanism of action: - common mechanism may be in effects on attention - ability to focus attention - prolonged attention span

Interactions

drug adverse effects of analeptics

Related

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication

Specific

amphetamine (Mydayis) methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Centedrine) modafinil (Provigil, Sparlon)

General

analeptic (CNS stimulant)

References

  1. Lyon J Chess Study Revives Debate Over Cognition-Enhancing Drugs. JAMA. 2017;318(9):784-786 PMID: 28813563 http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2649239