"Nootropic Agents" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D018697
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D27.505.954.427.637
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| Concept/Terms |
Nootropic Agents- Nootropic Agents
- Agents, Nootropic
- Nootropics
- Cognitive Enhancers
- Enhancers, Cognitive
- Nootropic Drugs
- Drugs, Nootropic
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Nootropic Agents" by people in Profiles.
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Impact of Increased Early Statin Administration on Ischemic Stroke Outcomes: A Multicenter Electronic Medical Record Intervention. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 07 29; 5(8).
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A proof-of-concept, randomized controlled trial of DAR-0100A, a dopamine-1 receptor agonist, for cognitive enhancement in schizophrenia. J Psychopharmacol. 2016 05; 30(5):428-35.
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Alzheimer's disease medication: use and cost projections for Medicare Part D. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007 Apr; 55(4):622-4.