Review on Vinpocetine

Abstract

Vinpocetine is a synthetic ethyl ester of apovincamine. It is
extracted from the periwinkle plant. Vincamine is extracted from either
the seeds of Voacanga-Africana or the leaves. Vinpocetine is an herbal
supplement used to treat various neurological disorders such as
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Vinpocetine has also antiinflammatory, analgesics, antioxidant property and treat various thinking
and memory problem. The drug has neuroprotective property thus it is
used for memory impairment. Vinpocetine drug dilates blood vessels and
promotes cerebral blood flow. Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetic and
adverse effects were discussed.