Introduction
Caviton 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 Caviton
Side effects of Caviton
How to use Caviton
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. Caviton may be taken with ... View More
How Caviton works
Caviton is semisynthetic alkaloid. It has a nootropic (protects nerves and the brain) effect. It inhibits the voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels... View More
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.
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