Nootropic Agents

Synonyms

Agents, Nootropic

Cognitive Enhancers

Drugs, Nootropic

Enhancers, Cognitive

Nootropic Drugs

Nootropics

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.