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Piracetam

Piracetam is listed here as Nootropil, in 800 mg and 1200 mg tablets, used to control the jerky muscle movements of Myoclonus and to treat Cognitive Impairment.

Nootropil

Cognitive Impairment, Myoclonus

800mg · 1200mg

Piracetam tablets for cognitive impairment and myoclonus. It increases the flexibility of nerve cell membranes to support brain signalling.

From$1.36/ tabletView

Key points

  • Piracetam is a GABA analogue used alongside other medicines to control the short, jerky muscle movements of cortical myoclonus.
  • It is thought to protect the cerebral cortex, the brain region responsible for thoughts and actions, against a lack of oxygen.
  • Stopping piracetam suddenly can cause symptoms to return, so a doctor may advise reducing the dose gradually.

How does Piracetam work?

Piracetam acts on the brain and nervous system. It is thought to protect the cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for thoughts and actions, against a lack of oxygen. The cortex also plays a role in movement, reasoning, perception and recognition, which is why piracetam is used alongside other medicines to control the jerky muscle movements of cortical myoclonus.

Nootropil is the brand-name version of piracetam, marketed by UCB Pharma. It is listed under the Addiction Recovery category on this shelf.

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