Oxiracetam
Oxiracetam is a synthetic compound in the racetam family. It was synthesized in 1974. [1]
What is Oxiracetam?
Oxiracetam [(4-hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)] is synthetically derived from an alpha amino acid.
Oxiracetam Uses
Oxiracetam is a nootropic compound that can be used for cognitive enhancement like other members of the racetam class.
Oxiracetam Benefits
Theoretical benefits associated with animal studies (which may not produce similar effects in humans) have noted that oxiracetam is associated with the following:
Enhances acetylcholine release [2]
Oxiracetam Side Effects
Safety data on oxiracetam is limited.
The toxicity in rodent studies were found to be at doses of 10g/kg and above. [3]
Sources:
1. “Oxiracetam.” CAS DataBase List, www.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_EN_CB3328242.htm.
2. “Oxiracetam.” Examine.com, published Jun 14,2 2018. https://examine.com/supplements/oxiracetam/
3. Wan, Xinhuan, et al. “Pharmacokinetics of Oxiracetam and Its Degraded Substance (HOPAA) after Oral and Intravenous Administration in Rats.” Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 9, no. 6, Dec. 2014, pp. 342–347., doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajps.2014.08.006.
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