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Oxiracetam
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
Identifiers
CAS number	62613-82-5
ATC code	N06BX07
PubChem	4626
Chemical data
Formula	C₆H₁₀N₂O₃
Mol. mass	158.155
SMILES	search in eMolecules, PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status	Unscheduled (US)
Routes	Oral

Oxiracetam is a nootropic drug of the racetam family. It is similar to, but far stronger than piracetam and aniracetam.^{[citation needed]}

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Several animal studies suggest that the substance is safe even when high doses are consumed for a long period of time. However the mechanism of action of oxiracetam is still a matter of research.

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