D-Pira 800 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Piracetam |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
Indications
- Cerebral vascular accidents and cerebral insufficiencies
- Mental retardation in children
- Behavior and psychotic problems in old age
Pharmacology
- Psychotropic agent
- Improves telencephalon efficacy
- Enhances cognition and memory
- Modifies neurotransmission
- Improves metabolic environment
- Haemorrheological agent
- Improves microcirculation
- Increases alertness
- Restores cognitive function
- Inhibits platelet aggregation
Dosage & Administration
- 800 mg 3 times a day for adults with cerebrocortical insufficiency disorders
- 7.2 gm daily for myoclonic seizures in adults
- 50 mg/kg of body weight in 3 divided doses for children
- Dosage adjustment for renal insufficiency
Interaction
- Reports of confusion, irritability, and sleep disorders with thyroid extract
- No observed interaction with anti-epileptic drugs based on small number of studies
Contraindications
- Contra-indicated in severe renal insufficiency and hepatic impairment
- Monitoring of renal function recommended for patients with renal insufficiency
- Dosage adjustment based on creatinine clearance
Side Effects
- Nervousness
- Agitation
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Vertigo
- Headaches
- Trembling
- Sexual stimulation
- Overdose appears devoid of toxicity
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Able to cross the placenta
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Drugs used in tremor, tics & related disorder
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place below 30˚C
- Keep away from sunlight
- Keep out of the reach of children