Description
Piracetam Injection 200mg
Piracetam Injection is administered in the management of Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, Parkinson’s disease dementia, age-related memory loss and head injury.
Piracetam Injection is a drug that has an action upon your brain and nervous system. It is applied in the management of Alzheimer’s disease (an irreversible condition that ravages memory and other significant mental abilities), Parkinsonism (tremors, and involuntary movements) owing to damage/shrinking of the brain due to old age. It is also applied to cure stroke (paralysis of legs, arms, and face) which results in hard speech, walking, and comprehension. It enhances blood and oxygenation to your brain and renews the cells to their normal functioning.
Piracetam Injection produces some side effects which are common such as nervousness, weight gain, insomnia, dizziness and nausea. They may fade by themselves. Discuss with your doctor if they are a nuisance to you or increase in severity. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to it. Do not drive cars or machines after using this medication as it can impair concentration.
How Piracetam works ?
Piracetam is a nootropic medication. It operates by enhancing the functioning of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which enhances communication between the nerve cells. It also guards the brain and nervous system against oxygen deficiency.
What is it prescribed for?
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that compromises your capacity to live independently. It impairs social behavior, thinking, memory, and cognition. This illness is treated with piracetam.
Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurologic movement disorder. It’s typical symptoms are tremor, slowness of movement, rigid muscles, unsteady gait and balance and coordination impairments. Piracetam injection is employed to treat this disease.
Cerebrovascular accident
A cerebrovascular accident (stroke) refers to a condition where there is interrupted blood supply to the region of your brain or it may also be caused by damage to blood vessels or head trauma. It results in difficulty in speaking, walking, and comprehension due to facial, arm, and leg paralysis. Piracetam is prescribed to treat this condition.
Cognitive enhancer
Cognitive enhancers enhance concentration, attention, information executing skills such as reasoning and decision making. Piracetam serves as a cognitive enhancer that enhances the general well being and performance of your brain.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that is related to the inability to recognize the sound of speech and equate them with words or letters. Piracetam is shown to be efficient in the treatment of this condition.
Cortical myoclonus
Cortical myoclonus is the repeated sudden contraction or jerking of muscle. Piracetam is prescribed in combination with other medications for this disorder.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Don’t miss a single dose of Piracetam Injection. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is the time for the next dose, then neglect the missed one. Never double the dose to compensate for the missed one.
As Piracetam Injection is injected in the hospital environment by a trained medical practitioner, the chance of forgetting a dose is extremely remote.
Overdose
As Piracetam Injection is injected in the hospital by a trained medical professional, the risk of an overdose is extremely low. Nevertheless, your physician will take appropriate actions if an overdose is assumed.
Expert advice for Piracetam Injection
- It can cause dizziness.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you are aware of how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor if you have bleeding disorders or if you are taking medications that thin blood.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you get stomach pain, diarrhoea and vomiting.
- Do not suddenly stop the medication without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
Major & minor side effects for Piracetam
- Difficulty in breathing
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
- Bleeding and bruising
- Agitation and anxiety
- Weakness
- Weight gain
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Nervousness
- Sleeplessnes
- Dizziness
- Nausea
