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Lifecita 400 belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs with the composition Piracetam 400mg and excipients with sufficient drug content provided by the manufacturer. So what is the use of Lifecita 400? Please refer to the article below for more useful information!
1. Uses of Lifecita 400
The main ingredient in Lifecita 400 is Piracetam (a cyclic derivative of gamma aminobutyric acid, GABA). Therefore, the effect of Piracetam is also the general effect of the drug Lifecita 400.Piracetam is considered a stimulant (improves nerve cell metabolism). Piracetam acts on a number of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, noradrenalin, dopamine... The drug can alter a neurotransmitter and contribute to improving the metabolic environment for nerve cells to function properly. . Piracetam has a protective effect against ischemic metabolic disorders by increasing the brain's resistance to hypoxia. Piracetam increases glucose mobilization and utilization independent of oxygen supply, facilitates the pentose pathway and maintains energy synthesis in the brain.
The drug also works to increase the release of dopamine, which has a good effect on memory formation. Piracetam has no effect of causing sleep, sedation, resuscitation, pain relief. Piracetam reduces platelet aggregation and, in the case of abnormally stiff red blood cells, can restore red blood cells to their deformability and ability to pass through capillaries. The drug has an anticonvulsant effect.
Therefore, in some cases below, the doctor will appoint the patient to take Lifecita 400:
Treatment of symptoms of dizziness. Injuries after traumatic brain injury and brain surgery: psychosis, hematoma, hemiplegia and ischemia. Central nervous system disorders: dizziness, headache, anxiety, delirium, confusion. Memory impairment, lack of concentration, dementia in the elderly. Sickle cell anemia. Cases of acute ischemia Treatment of alcoholism Treatment of sickle cell anemia Used as adjuvant in the treatment of myoclonic seizures of cortical origin. On the other hand, if you fall into one of the following situations, your doctor will not prescribe Lifecita 400:
Pregnant and lactating women Patients with Huntington's disease Liver failure, end-stage renal failure Patient brain hemorrhage.
2. Dosage of Lifecita 400
Lifecita 400 is most effective when the patient takes the correct dose as prescribed by the doctor. Below is the recommended dosage from experts:The usual dose is 30-160 mg/kg/day, divided equally 2 times or 3-4 times/day. Long-term treatment of psychosomatic syndromes in the elderly: 1.2 - 2.4 g/day. The dose may be as high as 4.8 g/day/first weeks. Treatment of alcoholism: 12 g/day/first period of alcohol withdrawal. Maintenance treatment: Oral 2.4 g/day. Cognitive impairment after brain injury: Initial dose: 9-12 g/day, maintenance dose: 2.4 g/day, orally for at least 3 weeks. Sickle cell anemia: 160 mg/kg/day, divided equally into 4 times. Treatment of myoclonus: 7.2 g/day, divided into 2-3 times. Depending on response every 3-4 days, increase by 4.8 g/day to a maximum dose of 20 g/day. In fact, there have been many cases of overdose when using Lifecita 400. Therefore, patients need to strictly follow the instructions on dosage from the doctor. In case of overdose, discontinue use and notify your doctor.
In case, you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible (usually it can be taken 1-2 hours before the time ordered by the doctor). However, if it is almost time for the next dose, Skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the prescribed time. Be careful not to double the prescribed dose.
3. Side effects of Lifecita 400
During the use of Lifecita 400, patients may experience some unwanted side effects. These symptoms can more or less affect the health and quality of life of the patient. Specifically such as restlessness, irritability, agitation, anxiety & sleep disturbances, fatigue, dizziness, digestive disorders.
The above are not all the side effects of Lifecita 400. If you experience any suspicious signs caused by taking Lifecita 400, you should also notify your doctor for treatment. timely handling.
4. Lifecita 400 . drug interactions
The improper use of two or more different drugs at the same time will not bring the desired effect, even backfire. This condition makes the patient more susceptible to side effects. Lifecita 400 is no exception. Specifically, when taking Lifecita 400 together with T3 and T4 thyroid extracts, it can cause irritability and sleep disturbances. In one patient, prothrombin time stabilized on warfarin was increased again with piracetam.
In addition, Lifecita 400 may interact with some other foods and beverages. During treatment with Lifecita 400, if the patient uses alcohol, beer, tobacco, etc., it will cause antagonism or synergism with the drug.
Therefore, in order to use the drug safely, before being prescribed a drug, the patient needs to inform the doctor about the drugs you are using. At the same time, consult your doctor, pharmacist about taking Lifecita 400 with food, alcohol and tobacco.
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