.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N06B_PsychostimulantsAgentsUsedForAdhdAndNootropics.N06BX18_Vinpocetine.Vinpocetine .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N06B_PsychostimulantsAgentsUsedForAdhdAndNootropics.N06BX18_Vinpocetine.Vinpocetine| name: | Vinpocetine |
| ATC code: | N06BX18 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Vinpocetine is a synthetic derivative of the vincamine alkaloid obtained from the periwinkle plant Vinca minor. It is used as a cognitive enhancer, mainly for memory improvement and neuroprotective purposes in aging-related cognitive impairment and cerebrovascular disorders. Vinpocetine is not approved by the FDA for therapeutic use in the United States, but is used in some countries as a prescription medication and in others as a dietary supplement.
Pharmacokinetic parameters as reported in healthy adult volunteers following a single oral dose.