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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Pyrrolidines > Pyrrolidinones > Piracetam
Organic Chemicals > Amides > Acetamides > Piracetam
... > Organic Chemicals > Carboxylic Acids > Acids, Acyclic > Acetates > Acetamides > Piracetam
... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Volatile > Acetates > Acetamides > Piracetam

Preferred term

Piracetam  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 2-Pyrrolidone-N-Acetamide
  • Pirazetam
  • Pyracetam
  • Pyramem

Scope note

  • A compound suggested to be both a nootropic and a neuroprotective agent.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under PYRROLIDINONES 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010889

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