Cavitab5mg
Tablet
The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cavitab. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Cavitab during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Cavitab during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Cavitab alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and rea... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Cavitab in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Cavitab in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Cavitab is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to t... View More
Uses of Cavitab
- Alzheimer's disease
- Stroke
- Dementia in Parkinson's disease
- Age related memory loss
- Head injury
Side effects of Cavitab
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Nervousness
How to use Cavitab
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cavitab may be taken with ... View More
How Cavitab works
Cavitab is semisynthetic alkaloid. It has a nootropic (protects nerves and the brain) effect. It inhibits the voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels... View More
- Take it with food or as suggested by your doctor.
- It may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol while taking Cavitab as it may cause increased dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from any bleeding or heart disorder, hypertension or are taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparin.... View More
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Dementia, Cerebrovascular disorders, Stroke
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take after meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Adult Tablet: 1-2 tablets thrice daily, the maintenance dose is 1 tablet thrice daily. Parenteral IM Injection: Daily dose of 20-40 mg are to... View More
Contraindication
Parenteral treatment- Severe ischaemic heart disease, severe rhythm disorders and pregnancy. Pregnancy, Lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Hypertension or cardiac dysfunction. In the acute stage until the improvement of symptoms parenteral treatment is recommended followed by oral treatment... View More
Side Effect
Transient hypotension, tachycardia.
Interaction
Possible decrease in anticoagulation effect with warfarin.
Alternative brand for Cavitab
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More