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Goldpacetam belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, commonly used in the treatment of brain damage and some brain diseases. In order to use the drug safely and achieve the best therapeutic effect, users need to understand the following drug information.1. What is Goldpacetam?
Goldpacetam is a pharmaceutical product manufactured by Samjin Pharma Co., Ltd – Korea and distributed and imported into Vietnam. Goldpacetam is a drug belonging to the group of psychotropic drugs with the main active ingredient Piracetam 400mg content used to treat a number of diseases in the brain.The drug is made in the form of hard capsules and is packaged in a box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets.
2. Uses of Goldpacetam
2.1. Effect of drug ingredients
The active ingredient Piracetam in the drug is considered a substance that improves the metabolism of nerve cells (euphoria).Piracetam will act on a number of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, acetylcholine, noradrenalin, ... to help improve the metabolic environment for nerve cells to function better.
Experimentally, piracetam is protective against ischemic metabolic disorders.
Piracetam increases glucose utilization independent of oxygen supply, facilitates pentose and maintains energy synthesis in the brain.
The drug also has the effect of increasing the release of dopamine, helping to improve memory better
Piracetam reduces the ability to platelet aggregation and can restore the deformability of red blood cells, as well as restore the ability to walk through capillaries if red blood cells are abnormally stiff.
2.2. Point
With the effect of the active ingredient piracetam, Goldpacetam is usually indicated for the following cases:Diseases caused by brain damage, sequelae after brain surgery, brain injury: psychosis, ischemia, hemiplegia , stroke, poor memory, delirium. Diseases caused by disorders of peripheral and central brain circuits: headache, dizziness, severe delirium. Diseases caused by brain disorders: Coma, senile symptoms, impaired consciousness. Carbon monoxide poisoning and sequelae, cerebral vascular accidents. Declining cognitive function and chronic nervous breakdown in the elderly. Childhood dyslexia, chronic alcoholism, myoclonus.
2.3. Contraindications
Goldpacetam is not recommended to be used in the following cases:Hypersensitivity to piracetam ingredients or excipients in the drug. Liver failure, severe renal failure. Pregnant and lactating women.
3. Usage – Dosage
For Goldpacetam to be effective, patients need to take the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor or refer to the usage and dosage below:3.1. How to use
The drug is in capsule form and should be taken orally as a whole. For young children, the powder in the capsule can be dissolved in a sufficient amount of water and taken.Note that do not take the drug with alcohol, beer, fruit juice, carbonated drinks will reduce the effect of the drug, even backfire.
3.2. Dosage
Dosage of the drug as prescribed by the doctor or refer to the dosage below:The usual dose is 30-160mg/kg/day, divided equally 2-4 times/day. Long-term treatment of psycho-organic syndromes in the elderly: 1.2 - 2.4g/day and the dose may be as high as 4.8g/day/first weeks. Treatment of alcoholism: 12g/day/the first time of alcohol withdrawal and the maintenance dose is 2.4g/day. Brain injury causing cognitive impairment: The initial dose is 9-12g/day, the maintenance dose is 2.4g/day and needs to be taken for at least 3 weeks. Sickle cell anemia: Oral 160mg/kg/day and divided equally into 4 times. Treatment of myoclonus: Take 7.2g per day and divided into 2-3 times. Depending on the patient's response, every 3-4 days, increase by 4.8g/day to a maximum dose of 20g/day. Usual:
Adults: starting dose is 800mg three times daily. In case of improvement, take 400mg/time and take 3 times a day. Note: The drug is sold and used under the prescription of a professional doctor, so the dosage is according to the doctor's prescription, please consult your doctor to get the most suitable dose.
4. Side effects
Some unwanted side effects that may be encountered when taking Goldpacetam include: Diarrhea, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, somnolence, insomnia, irritability, restlessness,...If you experience any side effects while taking the drug, immediately notify a qualified doctor or pharmacist for advice and timely treatment.
5. Drug interactions
The ingredient piracetam contained in the drug can interact with some of the following drugs that have been reported:Thyroid essence: Will cause confusion, irritability or sleep disturbance for users. Warfarin: Prothrombin time will increase. To avoid drug interactions that affect the effectiveness of the drug and the drugs you are taking, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking during this time, including medicines, food. functions, herbs, ... for more appropriate instructions and prescriptions.
6. Notes and cautions
In order to increase efficiency and ensure safety, when using Goldpacetam, users should also pay attention and be careful with the following issues:Strictly follow the prescription of a qualified doctor and do not self increase, decrease the dose, stop the drug, stop the treatment course when there is no indication. Use with caution in patients with renal impairment. Pay attention to the elderly and people with epilepsy. The drug crosses the placenta and affects pregnancy, so pregnant women should not take this medicine. The drug is also excreted in breast milk, so women who are breastfeeding should not take the drug, if used, should stop breastfeeding. The drug can cause some side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, headache, so do not use the drug while driving or operating machinery.
7. Handling missed dose, overdose
Missed dose: Take as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose to avoid increased side effects.Overdose: The drug has not recorded any cases of toxicity when overdosed, but if you overdose and have serious side effects, abnormal signs, immediately go to the nearest medical center to be checked. and timely treatment.
8. Preservation of drugs
Medicines need to be stored in a dry place with a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding sunlight and do not store medicines in places with high humidity such as refrigerators, bathrooms.It is necessary to keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children to ensure that children do not play with and take the wrong medicine, affecting the health and well-being of children.
For drugs that are no longer in use, it is necessary to safely destroy them, do not throw them in the toilet or under the faucet daily.
Above is all information about the drug, its use, usage, dosage and notes and cautions when using Goldpacetam that everyone needs to know when there are indications for taking the drug. To use the drug to achieve the best and safest treatment effect.
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