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Piracetam
- Piracetam may facilitate the deformability of erythrocytes in capillary which is useful for cardiovascular disease.
- Potential for vertigo, dyslexia, Raynaud's phenomenon and sickle cell anemia.
- Symptoms including anxiety, insomnia, irritability, headache, agitation, tremor, and hyperkinesia are occasionally reported. Other reported side effects include somnolence, weight gain, clinical depression, weakness, increased libido, and hypersexuality.
- PAM of the AMPA receptor
- GABA brain metabolism and GABA receptors are not affected
- Increases the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine via muscarinic cholinergic (ACh) receptors
- Inhibits N-type calcium channels