Description
Piracetam (2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine-acetamide) is a cyclic nootropic compound from the racetam family, characterized by its high solubility and bioavailability. It is structurally related to GABA but does not directly interact with GABAergic pathways. Instead, it modulates cholinergic and glutamatergic systems, influencing AMPA and NMDA receptor activity.
Piracetam undergoes minimal hepatic metabolism, with primary elimination through renal excretion.