Piratam 500 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 151.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Piracetam |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Piracetam 800 mg Tablets
- Medicine
- Healthcare
Product Description
- Improves cognition and memory in adults
- Eases mental retardation in children
- Treats cerebral vascular accidents and insufficiencies
- Manages myoclonic seizures
- Relieves confusion, irritability, and sleep disorders
- Adjunct to anti-epileptic drugs
- Used in tremor, tics & related disorders
Dosage and Administration
- Adult dosage: 800 mg 3 times a day for cerebrocortical insufficiency disorders
- Adult dosage: 7.2 gm daily, increasing by 4.8 gm per day for myoclonic seizures
- Children's dosage: 50 mg/kg of body weight in 3 divided doses
- Dosage reduction after achieving desired results
Pharmacology
- Acts on telencephalon to improve cognition and memory
- Modifies neurotransmission within the brain
- Improves metabolic environment essential for good neuronal function
- Haemorrheological agent improving microcirculation
- Heightens alertness and cognitive function
Interaction
- Possible interaction with thyroid extract causing confusion and sleep disorders
- No observed interaction with specific anti-epileptic drugs
Contraindications
- Contra-indicated in severe renal insufficiency and hepatic impairment
- Special care needed for patients with renal insufficiency
- Dosage adjustment based on renal function
Side Effects
- Nervousness, agitation, irritability, anxiety, and sleep disturbances
- Fatigue, drowsiness, gastrointestinal problems
- Vertigo, headaches, trembling, and occasional sexual stimulation
- Low incidence of vertigo, headaches, and tremors
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, except under exceptional circumstances
- Able to cross the placenta
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Drugs used in tremor, tics & related disorders
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place below 30˚C
- Keep away from sunlight
- Keep out of the reach of children