Pychotropic drugs for sleep regulation and anti-fatigue in aircrew members during wartime
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2008.00841
- Author:
Xian ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pharmaceutics
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anti-fatigue;
Central nervous system depressants;
Central nervous system stimulants;
Military psychiatry;
Sleep
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;29(7):841-844
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
In modern war, psychotropic drugs, including central stimulants and central depressants, have profound influence on the mental states of soldiers. This paper reviews the pharmacokinetics, pharmacological mechanisms and efficacy of psychotropic drugs: and also introduces the application of psychotropic drugs for sleep regulation and anti-fatigue in aircrew members during Iraqi war, South Atlantic Campaign, Libyan Air Strike and Gulf War. Suggestions are given on proper use of psychotropic drugs in wartime.
