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Piracetam

Nootropil, Lucetam, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide

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Meta Information

ID:piracetam
Name:Piracetam
Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

  • Nootropil
  • Lucetam
  • 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:
15
High Cost:
40
Cost Type:
monthly
Description:
Varies by brand and dosage; generally not covered by insurance.

Summary

Piracetam is the parent compound of the racetam class of nootropics, synthetic derivatives of the neurotransmitter GABA. It is thought to enhance cognitive function by improving neuronal membrane fluidity and modulating neurotransmitter systems like acetylcholine. Its relevance to healthspan is speculative, focusing on the potential preservation of cognitive function rather than systemic longevity.

Purpose

A nootropic compound intended to support cognitive function and brain health.

Card Summary

A synthetic nootropic thought to enhance cognitive function by improving neuronal membrane fluidity, with limited evidence for direct healthspan extension.

Drug Class

racetams

Drugs In Class

Empty Array

Impact

Score:
2.5
Justification:
Lacks robust evidence for systemic healthspan benefits beyond contested cognitive effects.

Evidence

Grade:
B
Score:
4
Justification:
Mixed results from older human trials; lacks modern, large-scale RCTs for healthspan.

Safety

Score:
3.2
Justification:
Generally well-tolerated in clinical trials with mostly mild, reversible side effects.

Flags

  • Not approved by the FDA for medical use in the United States.
  • May cause psychomotor agitation, anxiety, and insomnia in some individuals.
  • Use with caution in individuals with severe renal impairment as it is cleared by the kidneys.
  • May increase effects of anticoagulant drugs; use with caution.

Verdict

Speculative cognitive enhancer with no proven impact on overall healthspan.

Created

2026-04-27T00:57:24.309354Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:
oral
Scope:
  • systemic

Indication

Focus:
healthspan
Description:
Piracetam is the parent compound of the racetam class of nootropics, synthetic derivatives of the neurotransmitter GABA. It is thought to enhance cognitive function by improving neuronal membrane flui...

Typical Protocol

  • Daily dosages typically range from 1.6 to 4.8 grams, often divided into two or three administrations.