Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Piracetam(800mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Alphacitam 800mg 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.
Alphacitam 800mg Tablet is a nootropic medicine. It works by increasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which improves communication between the nerve cells. It also protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen.
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 Alphacitam
Weight gain
Nervousness
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Piracetam is contra-indicated in patients with severe renal impairment (renal creatinine clearance of less than 20 ml per minute). It is also contraindicated in patients with cerebral haemorrhage and in patients suffering from Huntington's Chorea.
Information regarding the use of Alphacitam 800mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Alphacitam 800mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Alphacitam 800mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Piracetam suggested uses include for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, memory dysfunction, alcoholism, Raynaud's phenomenon, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), stroke, tardive dyskinesia, dyslexia, brain injury, and vertigo.
Mild interactions of piracetam include: levothyroxine. liothyronine. thyroid desiccated.
cilostazol.
clopidogrel.
dipyridamole.
eptifibatide.
prasugrel.
ticlopidine.
tirofiban.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphacitam 800mg 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. Alphacitam 800mg 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 Alphacitam 800mg Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Alphacitam 800mg Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Alphacitam 800mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Alphacitam 800mg Tablet dose.
Q. Who should avoid taking Alphacitam 800mg Tablet?
You should not take Alphacitam 800mg Tablet if you are allergic to Alphacitam 800mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Alphacitam 800mg 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 Alphacitam 800mg Tablet?
Alphacitam 800mg 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 Alphacitam 800mg Tablet in the form of a solution.
