Piracetam

Category: nootropic

Aliases: Nootropil, Myocalm

Pharmacological Mechanism

Prototype racetam (Giurgea 1964). Modulates AMPA glutamate receptors, increases membrane fluidity, improves cortical blood flow. Weak cognitive effect in normal subjects; moderate effect in cognitive impairment / post-stroke.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 5h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 2.67g (Range: 1.6 - 4.8 g)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous

Interactions

• Alpha-GPC / choline