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Piratam
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Generic: Piracetam
Safety Advices
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SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Piratam does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Piratam during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Piratam during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Piratam may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Piratam may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Piratam should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Piratam may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Piratam is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piratam is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Piratam may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Piratam 500mg/5ml Syrup
Introduction
Piratam 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 treat age related memory loss and head injury. It works by improving communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain. Piratam may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even...
... Show moreUses of Piratam
- Alzheimer's disease
- Stroke
- Dementia in Parkinson's disease
- Age related memory loss
- Head injury
Side effects of Piratam
Common
- Weight gain
- Nervousness
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use Piratam
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. Piratam may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Piratam works
Piratam is a nootropic medicine. It works by increasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which improves communication between the nerve cells. It also protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen.
Quick Tips
- 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.
Brief Description
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 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.
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