The drug modafinil was developed to treat narcolepsy (excessive sleeping), but it is widely used off-licence or off-label as a 'smart drug' to promote cognitive enhancement, where qualities such as ...

Control-related cognitive processes such as rule selection and maintenance are associated with cortical oscillations in the gamma range, and modulated by catecholamine neurotransmission.

Teva announced the launch of Modafinil tablets, the generic version of Cephalon‘s Provigil. Provigil is a class CIV narcotic indicated to improve wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness ...

Par Pharmaceuticals has begun shipment of Modafinil tablets, the generic version of Teva‘s Provigil tablets. Par Pharmaceuticals acquired marketing rights to Modafinil from Teva in connection with ...

A new systematic review shows that modafinil does indeed confer significant cognitive benefits in certain groups and with certain tasks, including decision-making and planning. The drug modafinil was ...