Nootropil Injection
Piracetam
1g/5ml
UCB S.A. (PHARMA SECTOR)
| Pack size | 15ml Ampoule x 4 |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | BELGIUM |
| Agent | Modern Pharmaceutical Co. |
| Retail Price | 23.00 AED |
Indications
Nootropil Injection is used for:
Cortical myoclonus, Cognitive enhancer
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 years old: not recommended
> 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
Administration
Oral soln: May be taken with or without food. Take w/ a glass of water or soft drink to mask bitter taste.
Contra Indications
Hepatic and severe renal impairment. Cerebral haemorrhage. Pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions
Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Impaired renal function. Cardiac disorders. Haemostatic disorders. Patients who have recently undergone major surgery. Elderly.
Lactation: contraindicated
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: contraindicated
Lactation: contraindicated
Interactions
May increase prothrombin time in patients who are on warfarin.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Piracetam :
Hyperkinesia, nervousness, depression, diarrhoea, rashes. CNS stimulation, sleep disturbances, dizziness, excitement, insomnia, somnolence, wt gain.
Mechanism of Action
Piracetam protects the cerebral cortex against hypoxia. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces blood viscosity.
Note
Nootropil 1g/5ml Injection manufactured by UCB S.A. (PHARMA SECTOR). Its generic name is Piracetam. Nootropil is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Nootropil Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.