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Pyrrolidinones
Definition
: A group of compounds that are derivatives of oxo-pyrrolidines. A member of this group is 2-oxo pyrrolidine, which is an intermediate in the manufacture of polyvinylpyrrolidone. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
pyrrolidinediones
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Pyrrolidones
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nebracetam [ 4-aminomethyl-1-benzylpyrrolidine-2-one,WEB 1881,WEB 1881 FU,WEB 1881FU,WEB-1881,WEB-1881-FU,nebracetam fumarate ]
RN given refers to parent cpd; agonist for muscarinic receptors
97205-34-0
*Pyrrolidinones
Pharma Action
Parasympathomimetics
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Psychotropic Drugs
Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther 1988;292:13