出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/02/14 08:12 UTC 版)
A wakefulness-promoting agent is a type of psychoactive drug which improves wakefulness and alertness, and reduces tiredness, drowsiness, and the need for sleep. They are often used in the treatment of hypersomnia and narcolepsy. The functional opposites of wakefulness-promoting agents would be hypnotics/sedatives like antihistamines, opioids, and benzodiazepines.