wakefulness-promoting agent
[/ˈweɪkfəlnəs prəˈmoʊtɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/]
nounpl: wakefulness-promoting agents
agente promotor de vigília
1. A pharmaceutical substance or drug that enhances alertness and promotes wakefulness by stimulating the central nervous system, used to treat sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder
Modafinil is a commonly prescribed wakefulness-promoting agent for patients with excessive daytime sleepiness.
Modafinila é um agente promotor de vigília comumente prescrito para pacientes com sonolência diurna excessiva.
2. Any substance that increases mental alertness and reduces fatigue without being classified as a traditional stimulant
The researcher studied the effects of different wakefulness-promoting agents on cognitive performance.
O pesquisador estudou os efeitos de diferentes agentes promotores de vigília no desempenho cognitivo.
Wakefulness-promoting agents have become increasingly relevant in modern industrial societies, particularly in Brazil and the USA, where demanding work schedules and sleep disorders affect a significant portion of the population. In medical contexts, these drugs are prescribed under strict regulations and medical supervision, reflecting growing awareness of sleep health and work-related fatigue management.
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