Description

Piracetam

• First representative of nootropic agents that protects neurons in cognitive impairment and other neurological diseases.

• Enhances the antioxidant capacity in brain cells in region specific manner.

• Prevents neurodegeneration observed in cocaine users induced by impairment of mitochondrial DNA and DNA methyltransferases activity by maintaining neuronal function.

• Has neuroprotective and antithrombotic effects which may help to reduce death and disability in people with acute stroke.

• Better tolerated as compared to acetylsalicylic acid in secondary stroke prophylaxis.

• Capable of achieving reversal of amnesia induced by, e.g., scopolamine, electroconvulsive shock, and hypoxia.