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Vinpocetine
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Cavinton
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Memory; Vasodilator
CHEMICAL NAME
ethyl apovincaminate
DESCRIPTION
Vinpocetine is a derivative of vincamine from the periwinkle plant. It increases cerebral blood flow and is said to improve memory.