Neuratam500mg/5ml
Type:100ml bot
Generic Name:Piracetam
Manufacturer:The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
Price:৳150.00
Indication
Cortical myoclonus, Cognitive enhancer
Administration
Oral soln: May be taken with or without food. Take w/ a glass of water or soft drink to mask bitter taste.
Adult Dose
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.
Child Dose
<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 Dose
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
Contraindication
Hepatic and severe renal impairment. Cerebral haemorrhage. Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Piracetam protects the cerebral cortex against hypoxia. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces blood viscosity.
Precaution
Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Impaired renal function. Cardiac disorders. Haemostatic disorders. Patients who have recently undergone major surgery. Elderly. Lactation: contraindicated
Side Effect
Hyperkinesia, nervousness, depression, diarrhoea, rashes. CNS stimulation, sleep disturbances, dizziness, excitement, insomnia, somnolence, wt gain.
Interaction
May increase prothrombin time in patients who are on warfarin.
