Injectable brain peptide hydrolysates
Cerebrolysin vs Cortexin
The table compares the compounds’ key data from their entry pages. Open each compound’s full entry for details. Educational content, not medical advice.
| Cerebrolysin | Cortexin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Porcine brain peptide hydrolysate, EU Rx, stroke + dementia. | Bovine cortex polypeptide extract, Russian Rx, neurological indications. |
| Mechanism | Neurotrophic + neuroprotective peptides | Neurotrophic polypeptide extract |
| Route | i.v. / i.m. injection | i.m. injection |
| Legal status | EU Rx (HU, AT) | Russia + CIS Rx |
| Full entry | Open → | Open → |
What it is
CerebrolysinPorcine brain peptide hydrolysate, EU Rx, stroke + dementia.
CortexinBovine cortex polypeptide extract, Russian Rx, neurological indications.
Mechanism
CerebrolysinNeurotrophic + neuroprotective peptides
CortexinNeurotrophic polypeptide extract
Route
Cerebrolysini.v. / i.m. injection
Cortexini.m. injection
Legal status
CerebrolysinEU Rx (HU, AT)
CortexinRussia + CIS Rx
Full entry