1. A nootropic drug used to enhance cognitive function and memory, particularly in treating age-related cognitive decline and certain neurological conditions.
Usage: pharmaceutical; also called 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide; not approved by the FDA in the United States but available in other countries

Examples

• Piracetam is prescribed in Europe to improve memory and cognitive performance in elderly patients.
• The doctor recommended piracetam as a potential treatment for the patient's age-related memory loss.
• Research on piracetam has shown mixed results regarding its effectiveness as a cognitive enhancer.
• Piracetam belongs to a class of drugs known as nootropics.
• Some countries have approved piracetam for use in treating certain neurological disorders.