Hexahydro-3,5-dioxo-1H-pyrrolizine-2-carboxylic acid and derivatives, and use for reversing electroconvulsive shock amnesia

摘要

Hexahydro-3,5-dioxo-1H-pyrrolizine-2-carboxylic acid, its esters, ammonium, metal, and organic amine salts are useful for the treatment of senility, for enhancing memory, and for reversing electroconvulsive shock induced amnesia in humans. Pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds, and a method of treatment employing these pharmaceutical compositions is disclosed.