Pychotropic drugs for sleep regulation and anti-fatigue in aircrew members during wartime / 第二军医大学学报

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.