Manufacturer: Micro Labs Ltd
Salt Composition : Piracetam(800mg)
Neurocetam 800 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nervousness and abnormality of voluntary movements. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus.
This medicine may cause weight gain, therefore, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Taking Neurocetam 800 Tablet can affect platelet aggregation, so inform the doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that help to make the blood thin.
Neurocetam 800 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.
The apparent total body clearance is 80-90 ml/min. The major route of excretion is via urine, accounting for 80 to 100% of the dose. Piracetam is excreted by glomerular filtration. The pharmacokinetics of piracetam are linear over the dose range of 0.8 to 12 g.
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 Neurocetam
Weight gain
Nervousness
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Hepatic and severe renal impairment; Cerebral haemorrhage; Pregnancy and lactation.
Information regarding the use of Neurocetam 800 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Neurocetam 800 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Neurocetam 800 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).
Drug-Drug Interactions: PIRACETAM may interact with hormone (thyroxine), anti-coagulant (warfarin, acenocoumarol), and painkiller (aspirin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment, Huntington's disease, brain haemorrhage, or bleeding problems.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
THYROXINE
WARFARIN
ACENOCOUMAROL
ASPIRIN
Do not chew, crush or break it. Neurocetam 800 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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. Neurocetam 800 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 Neurocetam 800 Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Neurocetam 800 Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Neurocetam 800 Tablet does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Neurocetam 800 Tablet dose.
Q. Who should avoid taking Neurocetam 800 Tablet?
You should not take Neurocetam 800 Tablet if you are allergic to Neurocetam 800 Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Neurocetam 800 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 Neurocetam 800 Tablet?
Neurocetam 800 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 Neurocetam 800 Tablet in the form of a solution.
