Vincamine
Vincamine is a peripheral vasodilator that increases blood flow to the brain (sold under the trademark Oxybral SR) . Generic drugs containing vincamine exist in specific regions. Most common drug preparations are in the sustained release forms. Vincamine is a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid found in the leaves of Vinca minor, comprising about 25-65% of the indole alkaloids found in Vinca minor by weight. It can be synthesized from related alkaloids.
Vincamine is often used as a nootropic agent to combat the effects of aging, or in conjunction with other nootropics (such as piracetam) for a variety of purposes.
See also
Vinpocetine
References
External links
"Vincamine MSDS" (pdf).
Chemical Selection Working Group. "Vincamine - 1617-90-9" (pdf). Summary of Data for Chemical Selection. NIH - United States National Institutes of Health.
