Type:Tablet
Generic Name:Piracetam
Manufacturer:Opsonin Pharma Limited
Price:৳6.04
Cortical myoclonus, Cognitive enhancer
Oral soln: May be taken with or without food. Take w/ a glass of water or soft drink to mask bitter taste.
Oral Adjunct in cortical myoclonus Adult: 7.2 g daily in 2-3 divided doses, increased by 4.8 g/day every 3-4 days. Max dose: 20 g daily. As a cognitive enhancer in cerebrocortical insufficiency Adult: 2.4 g daily, given as 2-3 divided doses. Up to 4.8 g daily may be used in severe cases.
<16 years old: not recommended > 16 yeras The daily dosage depends on the weight, 50 mg/kg of body weight in 3 divided doses. Once the desired results has been obtained, reduce the initial dose by half.
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 50-79 2/3 usual dose 30-49 1/3 usual dose 20-29 1/6 usual dose <20 Contra-indicated
Hepatic and severe renal impairment. Cerebral haemorrhage. Pregnancy and lactation.
Piracetam protects the cerebral cortex against hypoxia. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces blood viscosity.
Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Impaired renal function. Cardiac disorders. Haemostatic disorders. Patients who have recently undergone major surgery. Elderly. Lactation: contraindicated
Hyperkinesia, nervousness, depression, diarrhoea, rashes. CNS stimulation, sleep disturbances, dizziness, excitement, insomnia, somnolence, wt gain.
May increase prothrombin time in patients who are on warfarin.
