NCIt definition : Any agent capable of having a stimulating effect on the central nervous system (CNS).;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: In medicine, a family of drugs used to treat depression, attention-deficit
disorder (a common disorder in which children are inattentive, impulsive, and/or over-active),
and narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes uncontrollable sleepiness). Stimulants
increase brain activity, alertness, attention, and energy. They also raise blood pressure
and increase heart rate and breathing rate.;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:35337;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000450121; CDR0000468800;