D-Pira800mg
Tablet
Drug International Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with D-Pira does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of D-Pira during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of D-Pira during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE D-Pira may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
D-Pira may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION D-Pira should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of D-Pira may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of D-Pira i... View More |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED D-Pira is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of D-Pira may not be needed in these... View More |
Introduction
D-Pira 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 tr... View More
Uses of D-Pira
- Alzheimer's disease
- Stroke
- Dementia in Parkinson's disease
- Age related memory loss
- Head injury
Side effects of D-Pira
- Weight gain
- Nervousness
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use D-Pira
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. D-Pira may be taken with o... View More
How D-Pira works
D-Pira is a nootropic medicine. It works by increasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which improves communication between the ner... View More
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that help thin your blood.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
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 cogn... View More
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 r... View More
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.... View More
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.
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