Piracetam: A Comprehensive Brief Report on Its Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and Controversies
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BY Sherrill Dill
- July 25, 2026 12:51 am
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Piracetam, a cyclic derivative of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), is classified as a nootropic or “smart drug” and was first synthesized in 1964 by the Belgian scientist Corneliu Giurgea. It is the prototype of the racetam family and has been used for decades in various countries to treat cognitive impairments, myoclonus, and age-related mental […]