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Piracefti 400 belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs in the form of tablets. Piracefti 400 contains ingredients Piracetam is indicated in diseases caused by brain damage, peripheral disorders.
1. Mechanism of action of Piracefti 400
Piracefti 400 contains piracetam which is a stimulant that improves the metabolism of nerve cells. In experimental studies, piracetam is effective against ischemic disorders and increases the brain's resistance to hypoxia. Besides, Piracetam also increases glucose mobilization and utilization without restriction. It depends on the supply of oxygen to facilitate the synthesis of energy in the brain. In addition, Piracefti 400 also helps release dopamine to form good memory.2. Indications and contraindications to the use of Piracefti 400
Piracefti 400 is indicated in the treatment of diseases such as:
Brain damage with symptoms of post-brain surgery, brain injury causing psychosis, stroke, hemiplegia, ischemic disorder Peripheral and central brain disorders with dizziness, headache, severe delirium Diseases due to cerebrovascular accident, carbon monoxide poisoning and sequelae Cases due to impaired cognitive function, sensory neuropathy Chronic feeling in the elderly Symptoms of learning difficulties in children, or chronic alcoholism, myoclonic tremor.... However, Piracefti 400 is also contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the drug's components, or cases of severe renal failure, or pregnant and lactating women.
3. Dosage and how to use Piracefti 400
Piracefti 400 uses the recommended dose of 30 to 160 mg/kg/day and is divided into bars or 3-4 times daily. In case of long-term treatment of psychosomatic syndromes in the elderly, it is recommended to use Piracefti 400 doses from 1.2g to 2.4g/day. Higher doses can be used up to 4.8 grams/day in the first week of treatment. Treatment with alcoholism is 12 grams/day at the beginning of treatment. The maintenance dose is 2.4 grams per day. Cognitive impairment after brain injury with a dose of 9 to 12 grams/day for maintenance and oral doses for at least 3 weeks. Treatment of sickle cell anemia using Piracefti 400 at a dose of 160mg/kg/day and divided equally into 4 times time. Depending on the individual patient's response, it can be used every 3 to 4 days and can be increased by 4.8 grams/day up to a maximum dose of 20 grams/day. Note: Recommended therapeutic dose above for reference only. Therefore, before using Piracefti 400, patients should be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of missed dose and overdose of Piracefti 400
If you miss a dose of Piracefti 400, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Piracefti 400 and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Piracefti 400, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missing doses of Piracefti 400, patients can set an alarm or ask their loved ones to remind them.
In case of accidentally using Piracefti 400 drug in excess of the prescribed amount and showing some unwanted signs, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately.
5. Unexpected side effects when using Piracefti 400
Piracefti 400 may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case Piracefti 400 can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Piracefti 400 include: gastrointestinal upset with diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion and nausea,... These side effects may occur at the start of treatment. treatment or after increasing the dose of Piracefti 400. Usually the side effects caused by Piracefti 400 can be transient or decrease over time.
However, in some cases, Piracefti 400 can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear within minutes of using Piracefti 400 or may be longer within a few days. When the appearance of serious side effects such as: allergic reactions, extrapyramidal symptoms in the elderly, rapid decrease in blood pressure... the patient should stop using Piracefti 400 and should seek medical assistance immediately. instantly.
Some notes during the use of Piracefti 400. benefits and risks before using the drug. Piracefti 400 may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid this situation, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previous medications including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbs, etc. The above is important information about the drug. Piracefti 400, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
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