Dimiracetam Explained

Dimiracetam is a nootropic drug of the racetam family,^[1] derivatives of which may have application in the treatment of neuropathic pain.^[2]

Legality

Australia

Dimiracetam is a schedule 4 substance in Australia under the Poisons Standard (February 2020).^[3] A schedule 4 substance is classified as "Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy – Substances, the use or supply of which should be by or on the order of persons permitted by State or Territory legislation to prescribe and should be available from a pharmacist on prescription."

Notes and References

1. Pinza M, Farina C, Cerri A, Pfeiffer U, Riccaboni MT, Banfi S, Biagetti R, Pozzi O, Magnani M, Dorigotti L . 6 . Synthesis and pharmacological activity of a series of dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]imidazole-2,5(3H,6H)-diones, a novel class of potent cognition enhancers . Journal of Medicinal Chemistry . 36 . 26 . 4214–20 . December 1993 . 8277504 . 10.1021/jm00078a011 .
2. Farina C, Gagliardi S, Ghelardini C, Martinelli M, Norcini M, Parini C, Petrillo P, Ronzoni S . 6 . Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel dimiracetam derivatives useful for the treatment of neuropathic pain . Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry . 16 . 6 . 3224–32 . March 2008 . 18171618 . 10.1016/j.bmc.2007.12.015 .
3. https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2020C00148 Poisons Standard February 2020