Cognifast 60mg (Injection)


Cognifast 60mg Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Cerebroprotein hydrolysate is an extract from porcine brain tissue that acts on the central nervous system in various ways to protect neurons and improve memory, attention, and vigilance


Pharmacokinets

Cerebroprotein hydrolysate is a newer pharmacological neurotropic agent and considered as a promising therapeutic agent for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury and acute ischaemic stroke. Studies revealed that most of the side effects are minor


Side Effects

Headache

Nausea

Vertigo

Sweating

Agitation

Fever

Anxiety

Hallucination

Confusion

Flu-like symptoms

Contra Indications

Cerebroprotein hydrolysate has not been reported to produce serious side effects. Few side effects like nausea, headache, vertigo, prespiration, confusion, irritability, fever, hallucinations, etc. has been reported. It is contraindicated in hypersensitivity, epilepsy and severe renal impairment.

Pregnancy Related Information

Information regarding the use of Cognifast 60mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cognifast 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Cognifast 60mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Indications

Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury and Alzheimer's disease. Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate is a nerve repairing medicine. It works on the brain by repairing the nerve cells and improves their survival

Interactions

Cerebroprotein hydrolysate should not be mixed with balanced amino acid solutions in an infusion. Cerebroprotein hydrolysate is incompatible with solutions that change the pH (5 to 8) and with lipid containing solutions

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

Cognifast 60mg Injection consists of biological peptides which enhance nerve repair.

It is not known to cause serious side effects. Nausea, headache, and vertigo may occur.

Do not take in case of epilepsy and severe kidney problem.

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.


How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. What is Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate?

Cerebroprotein hydrolysate is an extract from porcine (pig) brain tissue that acts on the central nervous system to protect nerves and improve brain functions.

Q. How is Cognifast 60mg Injection administered?

It is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional over a period of 15 minutes. This might vary on the dosage given and the route of administration.

Q. Where do you inject Cognifast 60mg Injection?

It is injected either intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein).

Q. How quickly does Cognifast 60mg Injection work?

You may see an improvement in your symptoms after 2 weeks. However this depends on your condition, response to treatment, and dosage administered.