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Cetamine belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs with the main active ingredient Piracetam 800mg. The drug is researched and manufactured at Aurochem Pharma Pvt., Ltd INDIA, in the form of film-coated tablets and boxed in 3 blisters x 10 tablets. Let's learn more about the uses and uses of Cetamine through the following article.1. What effect does Cetamine have?
Cetamine is used in the following cases:
Treatment of coma, disturbances of consciousness, symptoms of senility. Treatment of cerebrovascular accident, carbon monoxide poisoning, sequelae. Chronic sensory and cognitive impairment in the elderly. Treatment of symptoms of dizziness, delirium, headache, confusion, lack of concentration, memory impairment, dementia in the elderly. Treatment of injuries caused by traumatic brain injury and brain surgery such as: mental disorders, hemiplegia, hematoma and ischemia. Sickle cell anemia. Alcohol addiction treatment. Myoclonic jerks are of cortical origin. Treatment of learning difficulties in young children. Cetamine is not used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Piracetam ingredients or any excipients in the drug. People with severe kidney failure. Pregnant. Women are breastfeeding.
2. Dosage and how to use Cetamine effectively
Patients should take the drug as directed by the doctor, pharmacist or refer to the following dosage:
The usual dose is 30-160 mg Piracetam/kg/day, used 2-4 times/day. Long-term treatment of psychosomatic syndromes in the elderly: 1.2 - 2.4 g Piracetam/day, up to 4.8 g/day/day for the first few weeks. Treatment of alcoholism: 12g Piracetam/day/first period of alcohol withdrawal. Maintenance dose: Take 2.4g Piracetam/day. Cognitive impairment after brain injury: Initial dose: 9-12g Piracetam/day, maintenance dose 2.4g Piracetam/day, taken for at least 3 weeks. Treatment of sickle cell anemia: 160 mg Piracetam/kg/day, used 4 times/day. Treatment of myoclonus: 7.2 g Piracetam/day, used 2-3 times/day. Depending on the body's response about 3-4 days / time and increase by 4.8 g Piracetam / day to a maximum dose of 20g Piracetam / day. Adults: 800mg dose, 3 times a day. Treatment improves maintenance dose of 400mg, 3 times a day.
3. Cetamine drug interactions
Cetamine drugs when combined with some of the following drugs may occur drug interactions.
Central nervous system stimulants. Neurotropic drugs. Thyroid hormone drugs. Concomitant use with thyroid extract T3, T4 can cause irritability, sleep disturbance. In the case of patients who have stabilized Prothrombin time with Warfarin, it can be increased when taking Piracetam. When using Piracetam with foods, alcohol, tobacco ... can affect the phenomenon of antagonism or synergism with drugs, because foods and beverages contain other active ingredients. Carefully read the instructions for use of Cetamine or consult your doctor or pharmacist about taking the drug with food, alcohol and tobacco.
4. Side effects caused by Cetamine drugs
During the use of Cetamine, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Mild stimulation Restlessness, restlessness Anxiety, sleep disturbance Fatigue, dizziness Digestive disorders These symptoms can be controlled by reducing the dose. If you experience other side effects that have not been shown or studied, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
5. Pay attention to precautions when using Cetamine therapy
Patients need to carefully refer to the instructions for use of the drug or may refer to some precautions after taking Piracetam.
Elder. People with epilepsy. Patients with renal failure with creatinine clearance 60-40ml Piracetam/min: take half the normal dose, 40-20ml Piracetam/min: take 1/4 of the normal dose. If you are pregnant, using Piracetam may cause miscarriage, fetal malformations, teratogenicity,... Therefore, do not use Piracetam for pregnant women, if you have to use the drug, you need to consult a specialist. medical staff. Lactation: Piracetam can be passed to a newborn through breast milk. Therefore, do not use or limit the use of Piracetam.
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