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Neurocetam

Neurocetam

piracetam

Manufacturer:

Micro Labs

Distributor:

Zizawa Healthcare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Piracetam
Indications/Uses
Cerebrocortical insufficiency disorders or states eg, trauma or surgery, alcoholism, vertigo, cerebrovascular accidents & behavioural disorders in childn. Adjunct in the treatment of myoclonic seizures & in senile dementia. Inj: Cerebrovascular accident. Post traumatic syndromes: Cerebral dysfunctions related to post-traumatic sequelae eg, headache, vertigo, agitation & memory asthenia. Involutional syndromes related to ageing: Memory deficits, particularly w/ regard to fixation & evocation, asthenia, adaptation disorders & disturbed psychomotor reactions. Behavioral disorders & learning disability in childn (dyslexia), in combination w/ language therapy. Cortical myoclonus. Recurrent or chronic vertigo/postconcussion vertigo.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Tab/Cap Cerebro-cortical insufficiency disorders 800-1,000 mg tds. Myoclonic seizures 7.2 g daily increasing by 4.8 g daily every 3-4 days. Max: 20 g daily. Syr 2-3 tsp, bd-tds. Inj Cerebrovascular accident Acute stage: 9-12 g daily in 3 or 4 divided doses for 2-4 wk. Subacute & chronic states 4.8-6 g daily. Psycho-organic syndromes Initially 4.8 g/day reducing to 2.4 g/day. Dyslexia Childn 8-13 yr 3.3 g daily in 2 divided doses for at least 1 full school year. Vertigo 2.4-4.8 g daily in 2-3 divided doses. Cortical myoclonus Should commence at 7.2 g daily, increasing by 4.5 g daily every 3-4 days. Max: 20 g daily in 2 or 3 divided doses. Other antimyoclonic medications should continue at the same dosage.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Severe renal insufficiency (CrCl <20 mL/min).
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Special Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction or severe renal impairment. Avoid abrupt w/drawal. May inhibit platelet aggregation & reduce blood viscosity at high doses. Inj: Renal insufficiency. Avoid abrupt discontinuation of treatment in myoclonic patients. Pregnancy (especially during 1st trimester) & lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Insomnia or somnolence, wt gain, nervousness & depression. Inj: Irritability, anxiety, tremor & agitation. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, gastralgia; headache & vertigo; dry mouth, increased libido, dermatological hypersensitivity reactions.
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Drug Interactions
Increased prothrombin time w/ warfarin.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Nootropics & Neurotonics/Neurotrophics
ATC Classification
N06BX03 - piracetam ; Belongs to the class of other psychostimulants and nootropics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Neurocetam cap 400 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Neurocetam FC tab 800 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Neurocetam inj 200 mg/mL
Packing/Price
15 mL x 4 × 1's
Form
Neurocetam syr 500 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
100 mL x 1's
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