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Generic
name: Piracetam
Brand name: Nootropil (Piracetam, Nootropyl)
Piracetam is an agent which is a psychotropic drug. It enhances the functionality of the brain involved in cognitive operations, such as memory, thorough learning in normal and in subnormal conditions. The drug can be used to protect intellectual cortex against hypoxia. The beneficial actions of this medicine are due to the improved microclimate that promotes the metabolism and regulates neuro-transmission.
Piracetam injection is used in cases of severe brain disorders, like cerebro-cranial injury in acute stage, unconscious states, acute psychic disturbances due to intoxications. Piracetam is used in cerebro-vascular disease, vestibulopathies, cortical myoclonia, protection of the nervous tissue in a brain hypoxia, postoperative deliriums.
The drug is administered intramuscularly, as a drop intravenous or as a slow intravenous infusion. The recommended 24-hours dose is 3 - 12 g (depending on the severity of the disease). Oral administration. starting dose - 800 mg , 3 times daily. After the desired effect has been achieved the dose can be reduced to 400 mg , 3 times daily. Administration of the drug in the evening should be avoided because of its exciting action and the possibility of interuppting night sleep of the patient. The duration of the treatment is 2 - 3 months, but in severe special cases the drug can be used for a period of 6 – 12. months.
Immediately call your Doctor if you find any of the following symptoms:
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