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Piracetam is a nootropic substance of the racetam class and a cyclic derivative of the neurotransmitter GABA. First synthesized in 1964 by Corneliu E. Giurgea at the Belgian pharmaceutical company UCB, it became the first nootropic drug to modulate cognitive function without causing sedation or stimulation. Piracetam is the earliest and least potent racetam, requiring doses approximately 100 times higher than newer derivatives like noopept. It is prescribed in some countries for myoclonus and used off-label for cognitive enhancement.

Also known as: Nootrop, Nootron, Geratam, Lucetam, Dinagen, Nootropil, Memotopil, Normabrain, Nootropyl, Avigilen, Cerebroforte, Cerebrospan, Cetam, Encefalux, Encetrop, Euvifor, Gabacet, Genogris, Memo-Puren, Norzetam, Pirroxil, Psycotron, Stimucortex, UCB-6215

Classification

Chemical: Racetam
Psychoactive: Depressant
Psychoactive: Nootropic

Effects

Physical Fatigue
Tremors
Sedation
Restless Legs
Headache
Insomnia
Anxiety
Memory Enhancement
Analysis Enhancement
Focus Enhancement
Anxiety Suppression
Dream Potentiation
Cognitive Dysphoria
Increased Libido
Appetite Enhancement
Acuity Enhancement
Auditory Enhancement
Color Enhancement

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

Heavy: 5 g
Light: 0.5-2 g
Common: 2-3 g
Strong: 3-5 g
Threshold: 0.5 g

Duration

Onset: 0.25-0.58 h
After Effects: 1-6 h
Peak: 1-3 h
Offset: 3-8 h
Total Duration: 4-8 h

Harm Reduction

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Sources

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