Generic Name
PiracetamPacks Price
- Cap 400 mg 60: 267.41: 314.60
- Inj 1 gm(016829): 10 Ampx5 ml: 160.45: 188.76
Oikamid
Therapeutic Group
Psychostimulants, Nootropic & NeurotonicIndication Dosage
Piracetam is a medication commonly prescribed for its cognitive-enhancing properties. It is primarily indicated for the following conditions:
- Cognitive Impairment: Piracetam is used to improve cognitive function in individuals with various forms of cognitive impairment, including age-related cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment.
- Memory Enhancement: It may be recommended to enhance memory and learning capacity, making it useful for students or individuals seeking to optimize their cognitive performance.
- Stroke Recovery: Piracetam is sometimes prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for stroke recovery, as it may help improve neurological outcomes and cognitive function in stroke survivors.
- Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders: In some cases, Piracetam is used to alleviate symptoms associated with vertigo and certain vestibular disorders, such as dizziness and balance problems.
Adjunctive Treatment Of Cortical Myoclonus:
- Adult: Initially 7.2 G Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses, Then Increased In Steps Of 4.8 G Every 3-4 Days, Adjusted According To Response, Subsequently, Attempts Should Be Made To Reduce Dose Of Concurrent Therapy; Maximum 24 G Per Day
By IV Inj:
- Adults: 1 Gm IV 3 Times Per Day. In Sub-acute Indications:
- Adults: 3 Amps Twice Daily; Acute Indications:
- Adults: 3 Amp Four Times Daily.
- Children: 30-50 Mg/kg/day.
Content
- Cap 400mg: Piracetam 400mg
- Inj 1gm: Per 5 ml: Piracetam 1gm; Amp
- Inj 200mg: Per ml: Piracetam 200mg.
- Syp 1gm: Per 5 ml: Piracetam 1gm.
- Solution 200mg: Per ml: Piracetam 200mg.
- Tab 400mg: Piracetam 400mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Neuronal Metabolic Modulator
- Nootropic
- Cns Stimulants
Contra Indications
- Huntington's Chorea, Severe Renal Insufficiency, Hepatic Impairment, Cerebral Haemorrhage.
Precautions
- Huntington's Chorea, Severe Renal Insufficiency, Hepatic Impairment, Cerebral Haemorrhage.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Anxiety
- Asthenia
- Ataxia
- Confusion
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Hyperkinesia
- Nervousness
- Weight Gain
- Haemorrhagic Disorder
- Hallucination
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Pruritus
- Urticaria
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Rash.
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Author
Shahid Arif