Cereton 10 mg/2 ml (Injection)

2 ml ampoule: ৳ 40.12 (1 x 5: ৳ 200.60)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Vinpocetine
Company General pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Relief of symptoms in cerebral insufficiency
  • Treatment of vascular disorders in the choroid and retina
  • Improvement of impaired hearing
  • Relief of symptoms in the elderly
  • Management of ischaemic strokes
  • Treatment of vascular disorders in the choroid and retina
  • Improvement in cerebral hypoxia tolerance

Pharmacology

  • Increases cerebral metabolism
  • Improves cerebral microcirculation
  • Elevates ATP concentration in the brain
  • Increases cerebral blood flow
  • Reduces cerebral vascular resistance
  • Promotes O2 transport into the tissues

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet: 1-2 tablets thrice daily
  • IM Injection: Daily dose of 20-40 mg
  • IV Infusion: Daily starting dose of 20 mg in slow drip infusion

Interaction

  • Chemically incompatible with heparin

Contraindications

  • Severe ischaemic heart disease
  • Severe rhythm disorders
  • Pregnancy

Side Effects

  • Transient hypotension
  • Tachycardia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Precautions & Warnings

  • Parenteral treatment in acute stage

Therapeutic Class

  • Cerebral vasodilator
  • Neurosensory oxygenator drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Cool and dry place
  • Protected from light and moisture

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