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Naatrapyl 3g is a psychotropic drug with the active ingredient Piracetam. Naatrapyl 3g is an injectable drug and is used in patients with cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, myoclonic tremor and chronic alcoholism.1. What is Naatrapyl 3g?
Naatrapyl 3g belongs to the group of neurotropic drugs and nerve tonics, with the main ingredient being Piracetam. Piracetam has the effect of improving nerve cell metabolism and enhancing memory.Naatrapyl 3g is prepared in the form of an injection solution, contributed in a syringe with a capacity of 3g / 15ml. The drug is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of sequelae in patients with cerebrovascular accident in cases where oral drugs cannot be used. Treatment of chronic alcoholism. Treatment of dizziness, headache, coma, impaired cognitive function, dizziness associated with traumatic brain injury. Treatment of myoclonic tremor (alone or in combination).
2. How to use and dose Naatrapyl 3g
Naatrapyl is used by injection, can be infusion, intramuscularly or intravenously. The medical staff or doctor is the person who will perform the injection technique for the patient.Dosage of Naatrapyl depends on the purpose of treatment as follows:
Chronic alcoholism: In the detoxification phase, the initial dose is 12g/day, then the maintenance dose is 2.4g/day. Treatment of conditions associated with traumatic brain injury: Initial dose is in the range of 9-12g/day and maintenance dose is 2.4g/day, can be switched to oral administration for a minimum of 3 days. week. Treatment of sequelae of cerebrovascular accident: Naatrapyl dosage ranges from 4.8 to 6g/day. Treatment of myoclonic tremor: The initial dose is 7.2g/day, then increase the dose by 4.8g/day after each session, but divide the total dose into 2-3 times a day. The maximum dose should not exceed 24g/day. The use of Naatrapyl will be effective after a period of treatment in the acute phase. Therefore, after a 6-month course of treatment, it is necessary to stop or reduce the dose by 1-2g/day to avoid complications caused by abrupt discontinuation of the drug.
Naatrapyl 3g does not cause toxicity even at high doses. Therefore, in the event of an overdose, no special treatment is required. However, if an emergency occurs, the patient should be treated immediately.
3. Side effects and some notes when using Naatrapyl
Naatrapyl may cause some unwanted side effects such as nausea, fatigue, irritability, and irritability. Therefore, if you have any strange symptoms after taking the drug, you should stop taking it and notify your doctor immediately. Naatrapyl should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to the drug's components or other pyrrolidone derivatives, pregnant or lactating women, patients with end-stage renal disease, bleeding in the brain. People with kidney failure, the elderly need to be careful when using Naatrapyl and need to monitor kidney function in this group of subjects. People who often drive or operate or operate machinery should be careful when using Naatrapyl. Chronic alcoholics who are agitated and vitamin deficient can continue to take Naatrapyl and vitamins. Concomitant administration of Naatrapyl with T3 or T4 thyroid extracts may cause symptoms such as sleep disturbances, irritability, and confusion. Concomitant administration of Naatrapyl warfarin may prolong prothrombin time, even though previously stabilized on warfarin. The use of Naatrapyl is to improve the metabolism of nerve cells, used in the treatment of sequelae of cerebrovascular accident, neurological complications caused by traumatic brain injury, chronic alcoholism and myoclonus.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
