Manufacturer: Meracus Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Piracetam(800mg)
Nootromer 800mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to treat age-related memory loss and head injury. It works by improving communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain.
Nootromer 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.
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 Nootromer 800mg 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.
Piracetam improves the function of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine via muscarinic cholinergic (ACh) receptors, which are implicated in memory processes. Furthermore, piracetam may have an effect on NMDA glutamate receptors, which are involved with learning and memory processes
Piracetam displays a linear and time-dependent pharmacokinetic properties with low intersubject variability over a large range of doses. Piracetam is rapidly and extensively absorbed following oral administration with the peak plasma concentration is reached within 1 hour after dosing in fasted subjects
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 Nootromer 800mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Nootromer 800mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Nootromer 800mg 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).
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Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nootromer 800mg 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
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. Nootromer 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 Nootromer 800mg Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Nootromer 800mg Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Nootromer 800mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Nootromer 800mg Tablet dose.
Q. Who should avoid taking Nootromer 800mg Tablet?
You should not take Nootromer 800mg Tablet if you are allergic to Nootromer 800mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Nootromer 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 Nootromer 800mg Tablet?
Nootromer 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 Nootromer 800mg Tablet in the form of a solution.
