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IDRA-21 (IDRA-21 (Benzothiadiazide AMPA PAM))

Category: Cognitive & Nootropic. Status: Research compound.

A positive allosteric modulator of AMPA receptors enhancing glutamatergic transmission. Effects last days after single dose.

How it works

Binds AMPA receptors allosterically, reducing desensitization rates to prolong excitatory currents and facilitate LTP for memory encoding.

Key facts

  • Molecular weight: 262.7 Da
  • Half-life: 8-12 hours (effects persist 48-72h)
  • Bioavailability: High (oral)
  • Storage: Room temperature, dry, protected from light.

Dosing overview

  • Typical dose: 10-30 mg
  • Frequency: 2-3x per week
  • Duration: 4-8 weeks
  • Route: Oral

Reported benefits

  • AMPA receptor potentiation
  • Enhanced memory consolidation
  • Improved learning speed
  • Long-lasting effects
  • Oral bioavailability

Possible side effects

  • Excitotoxicity risk potential
  • Headache
  • Overstimulation
  • Theoretical seizure risk (high dose)

Research

  • IDRA-21 reverses benzodiazepine cognitive impairment (2018): Single dose completely reversed alprazolam-induced memory impairment with effects persisting 48 hours.
  • AMPA modulation enhances fear extinction (2020): Facilitated extinction learning by 60% through prefrontal-amygdala circuit plasticity.

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