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Mediacetam medicine contains the main ingredient Piracetam, a substance with euphoric effects. So what is the effect of Mediacetam and is it indicated in the treatment of which diseases? We invite you to read the article below.
1. What is Mediacetam?
The drug Mediacetam has the main ingredient Piracetam. Piracetam (a cyclic derivative of gamma amino-butyric acid, GABA) is considered a substance that improves nerve cell metabolism.2. What is the effect of Mediacetam?
Mediacetam is indicated in the treatment of:
Symptoms of dizziness. In the elderly: Memory loss, poor concentration, dizziness, lack of alertness, behavioral disturbances, poor attention to self, mood changes, dementia due to multiple cerebral infarctions. Acute ischemic stroke. Alcoholism. Sickle cell anemia. In children: Support in the treatment of dyslexia. Adjuvant in the treatment of myoclonus of cortical origin.
3. How to take Mediacetam
Mediacetam is taken orally. Mediacetam should be taken before meals.
Dosage: 30 - 160mg / kg / day, depending on the doctor's prescription, divided into 2 or 3 - 4 times / day.
Long-term treatment of psychosomatic syndromes in the elderly: 1.2-2.4g/day. Treatment of alcoholism: 12g/day during the first period of alcohol withdrawal. Maintenance dose: 2.4g/day. Cognitive impairment after brain injury: Initial dose 9-12g/day. The maintenance dose is 2.4g. Sickle cell anemia: 160mg/kg/day, divided into 4 times. Treatment of myoclonus: 7.2g/day divided 2-3 times.
4. Contraindications of Mediacetam
Mediacetam is contraindicated in the following subjects:
Severe renal failure. Huntington's disease. Liver failure.
5. Be careful when taking Mediacetam
Since Piracetam is eliminated by the kidneys, it should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. Careful monitoring of renal function is required in these subjects and in elderly patients.
Effects of the drug on drivers and operating machines: Use caution if you experience unwanted effects such as dizziness, agitation, restlessness, drowsiness.
Pregnant women: Piracetam can cross the placenta. Mediacetam should not be used during pregnancy.
Lactation: Mediacetam should not be used by nursing mothers.
6. Undesirable effects of the drug Mediacetam
Some common side effects of Mediacetam are fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, restlessness, excitability, headache, insomnia, somnolence.Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Mediacetam. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Mediacetam exactly as directed by your doctor.
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