208 In the index
Cortexin CTX
A drug made from processed animal-brain tissue, used in Russia and nearby countries for stroke, brain injury, and certain childhood neurological conditions. Regional studies report improvements, but it lacks approval and rigorous independent research in the West.
Also known as Cortexin polypeptide
Reported dosing
Limited dataWhat has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.
Typical dose
10 mg/day
Reported range
5-20 mg/day
Route
Intramuscular injection
Frequency
Once daily
Duration
10-day course, often repeated periodically
Used clinically in Russia for brain/cognitive support; not FDA-approved or independently validated in Western trials.
Where this comes from
Russian-language clinical studies
Human data for this compound is limited. Read the figures above as a record of reported use rather than established dosing.