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Posted by Pharmacist Cao Thanh Tu - University Pharmacist - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Piracetam is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of psychotic syndromes and many other neurological conditions. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take the drug according to the prescription or strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
1. What is Piracetam and when is it indicated for use?
Piracetam acts on the brain and nervous system, has a protective effect against hypoxia in these organs. In adults, Piracetam is indicated for:
Symptomatic treatment of psychotic-organism syndromes with therapeutically improved features such as memory loss, attention disorders and lack of motivation. As monotherapy or in combination in myoclonus of cortical etiology. Treatment of dizziness and associated balance disturbances, with the exception of dizziness of vasomotor or psychiatric origin. Prevention and relief of embolic episodes in sickle cell disease. In children, Piracetam is indicated for:
Treatment of dyslexia, in combination with appropriate measures such as speech therapy. Prevention and relief of embolic episodes in sickle cell disease.
2. Piracetam has what kind of preparations and content?
On the market, preparations containing piracetam are very diverse with many different dosage forms and strengths: tablets or capsules with concentrations of 400mg and 800mg, oral solution form 40mg/ml, 200mg/ml and solution. 200mg/ml injection. The forms of use currently available at Vinmec pharmacies are tablets and oral solution. To buy these drugs, you need a prescription from your doctor.
Thuốc Piracetam được sản xuất dưới dạng viên nang với các hàm lượng khác nhau
3. Notes and cautions when using Piracetam
Always take your medicine as directed by your doctor and pharmacist. Dosage depends on the patient's condition and is usually divided into 2-3 times a day. Piracetam can be taken with or without food.
For the tablet form, the patient needs to swallow the tablet with water, do not chew or crush the tablet because of the bitter taste. The liquid form is suitable for children or people who have difficulty swallowing tablets.
Some common side effects of the drug are: fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, restlessness, excitability, headache, somnolence, insomnia. Because Piracetam can cause drowsiness and tremors, patients should avoid driving and operating machinery while taking this medicine.
Piracetam is eliminated by the kidneys, so caution should be exercised in case of renal failure. Because of the effect of piracetam on platelet aggregation, caution should be taken in patients with major bleeding, patients at risk of bleeding such as peptic ulcers, patients with potential hemostasis disorders, and patients with a history of ear disease. Hemorrhagic stroke, patients requiring major surgery including dental surgery, and patients receiving anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents including low-dose aspirin.
Abrupt discontinuation of Piracetam should be avoided as it may cause myoclonic or generalized seizures in some patients with myoclonus. Piracetam is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of psychotic syndromes and many other neurological conditions. To ensure effective treatment, patients need to take prescription drugs, when there are abnormal signs, they can go to medical centers for examination and treatment.
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