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Decinax is a psychotropic drug, the main ingredients include Piracetam 400 mg and Cinnarizine 25 mg. The drug is indicated in the treatment of chronic cerebral vascular insufficiency, stroke, post-stroke, post-traumatic brain weakness, labyrinthine disease and Ménière's syndrome...
1. What are the uses of Decinax?
Decinax belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, prepared in the form of hard capsules, the main ingredients include Piracetam 400 mg and Cinnarizine 25 mg.Decinax is indicated in the treatment of the following conditions:
Chronic and latent cerebral vascular insufficiency due to atherosclerosis or arterial hypertension. Stroke and after ischemic stroke in the brain. Brain damage after trauma. Encephalopathy due to psycho-physical syndrome, memory disorder or affective-will disorder. Labyrinthic disease (dizziness, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus and nystagmus). Ménière's syndrome. Prophylaxis of motor weakness or migraine. Cognitive improvement in children with mental retardation.
2. Dosage and usage
Decinax is taken orally. The patient can take the drug on an empty or full stomach. Do not use Decinax for more than 3 months.
Dosage of Decinax for adults: Take 1-2 tablets/time x 3 times/day, continuously for 1-3 months Dosage for children: Take 1-2 tablets/time x 1-2 times/day . Note: For patients with mild and moderate renal impairment, the dose should be reduced or the dose interval increased. The above is a reference dose, the actual dose is still prescribed by the doctor based on the disease condition and disease progression.
3. Contraindications
Decinax is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, people with severe renal failure, hemorrhagic stroke, porphyria, Huntington's disease or liver failure.4. Side effects
Decinax can cause some side effects for patients including: skin reactions, photosensitivity, digestive disorders. Continuous long-term use in elderly patients may cause extrapyramidal symptoms. Usually, side effects go away when the medication is stopped. Patients should notify their doctor when they have strange symptoms while taking Decinax for timely treatment instructions.
5. Caution
Some things to note before taking Decinax include:
Do not drink alcohol while using Decinax. Use with caution in people with increased intraocular pressure, Parkinson's disease, pregnancy and lactation, lactase deficiency, galactoseemia, glucose/galactose malabsorption syndrome, the elderly, children under 15 years of age or disease liver failure, renal failure, myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma and peptic ulcer. The drug can cause (+) with doping and radioactive iodine.
6. Drug interactions
Possible drug interactions when taking Decinax with the following products:
Thyroid extracts T3 and T4: Irritation, sleep disturbance. Warfarin: Increases prothrombin time. Above is all information about Decinax drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before use. Note, Decinax is a drug prescribed by a specialist, patients absolutely cannot use it on their own.
