Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Piracetam(400mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Alcetam 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped without talking to your doctor as it may result in twitching or jerking movements and even relapse of the disease may occur.
Alcetam 400 MG Tablet works by increasing the level of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in brain and muscle functioning.
Piracetam is predominantly excreted via renal elimination, where about 80-100% of the total dose is recovered in the urine. Approximately 90% of the dose of piracetam is excreted in the urine as unchanged drug 4. The plasma half life of piracetam is approximately 5 hours following oral or intravenous administration.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alcetam
Weight gain
Nervousness
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Hepatic impairment.
Severe renal impairment.
Pregnancy, lactation.
Hemorrhagic diathesis.
Information regarding the use of Alcetam 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Alcetam 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Alcetam 400mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Piracetam is most commonly used for breath-holding attacks, seizure disorder (epilepsy), dizziness (vertigo), a learning disorder marked by difficulty reading (dyslexia), and a movement disorder often caused by antipsychotic drugs (tardive dyskinesia).
Piracetam has no known severe or serious interactions with other drugs.
Moderate interactions of piracetam include: cilostazol. clopidogrel. dipyridamole. eptifibatide. prasugrel. ticlopidine. ...
Mild interactions of piracetam include: levothyroxine. liothyronine. thyroid desiccated.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcetam 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that help thin your blood.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcetam 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Alcetam 400mg Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Alcetam 400mg Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Alcetam 400mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Alcetam 400mg Tablet dose.
Q. Who should avoid taking Alcetam 400mg Tablet?
You should not take Alcetam 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to Alcetam 400mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Alcetam 400mg Tablet if your kidney functions are severely deranged or if you ever had localized bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage). You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from Huntington’s disease/chorea (a genetic disorder where the brain cells die quickly causing deterioration of mental and physical abilities over time).
Q. What is the correct way of taking Alcetam 400mg Tablet?
Alcetam 400mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablets as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew the tablets. If you find it difficult to swallow, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may prescribe Alcetam 400mg Tablet in the form of a solution.
