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Pyramet 800 is a prescription drug that has the effect of enhancing cerebral circulation, used in cases of decreased cerebral circulation and memory impairment. To better understand the use of Pyramet 800, please read through the article below.
1. What is pyramet?
Pyramet 800 medicine has the main ingredient Piracetam 800mg with the dosage form of film-coated tablets.
Piracetam is a cyclic GABA derivative with euphoric effects, however, the mechanism of action is unknown. Some effects of Piracetam include:
This drug acts on Acetylcholine, Noradrenalin, Dopamine, ... to help nerve cells work more efficiently. From there, improve memory and increase learning ability. Increases the brain's resistance to hypoxia in the blood, helping to prevent metabolic disorders of brain cells when ischemic. Increases energy use from glucose independent of oxygen source, helps to promote Pentose pathway and can produce energy in brain. Increases recovery from hypoxic injury. Increases conversion of ADP to ATP. Stimulates the release of Dopamine, which helps to increase memory formation. The drug also has an antiplatelet effect.
2. When is Pyramet 800 used?
Pyramet 800 is indicated for use in the following cases:
The patient has dizziness, loss of balance. The elderly suffer from memory loss, reduced concentration, not alertness, behavioral disturbances, inability to pay attention to themselves, impaired intelligence, etc. Stroke due to acute ischemic cause. Used for patients with alcohol addiction. Sickle cell anemia. Aids in the treatment of cortical myoclonus.
3. Usage and dosage of Pyramet 800mg
How to use: This drug is taken orally.
Dosage:
Usual dose: Daily dose from 30 to 60mg/kg body weight, divided into 2 to 4 times. Diseases in the elderly: Take 1.5-3 tablets of Pyramet 800mg daily. The dose can be as high as 6 tablets/day for the first time. Alcoholic patients: Initially should take a high dose of 15 tablets/day. Maintain oral dose of 3 tablets/day. Cognitive decline after brain damage: Initially should take 11-15 tablets / day or can be used by injection. Maintain taking this medication 3 tablets/day. Use continuously for at least 21 days. Sickle cell anemia: Daily dose of 160mg/kg body weight, should be divided into 4 times. Support treatment of myoclonic tremor: Take 9 tablets per day, divided into 2-3 times. Depending on the patient's condition, it can be gradually increased by 6 tablets every 3-4 days to a dose of 25 tablets/day. When this dose level is reached, gradually reduce the dose of the concomitant medication. Renal failure: Need to adjust the dose as follows:
Serum creatinine from 1.25 - 1.7mg/100ml: Take 50% of the usual dose. Serum creatinine 1.7 - 3mg/100ml: Take 25% of the usual dose.
4. Contraindications of Pyramet 800
Pyramet 800 should not be used for the following subjects:
Patients with a history of allergy to Piracetam or to any of its ingredients. Severe renal failure: When the patient has a creatinine clearance < 20ml/min. Liver failure. Huntington's disease. Brain hemorrhage .
5. Undesirable effects of the drug Pyramet 800mg
Pyramet 800mg when used can also cause side effects including:
Common: Restlessness, headache, agitation, drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, fatigue fatigue, bloating, digestive disorders. Uncommon side effects: Dizziness, tremor;, increased libido. If you experience any other symptoms or abnormalities while taking this medicine, stop taking the medicine and call your doctor or ask a loved one to take you to a medical center. nearest economy.
6. Things to keep in mind when using Pyramet 800
Pyramet is used under the direction of a doctor, you do not take this medicine without consulting and prescribed by a doctor. Caution should be exercised when administering Pyramet 800 to the elderly and renal failure. Because the drug is completely eliminated by the kidney. Do not suddenly stop taking the drug, especially when treating myoclonic tremor because it can cause seizures. For pregnant women: Piracetam can cross the placental barrier. This drug should not be used in this person unless absolutely necessary. For nursing mothers: You should not take this medicine while you are breast-feeding, tell your doctor before using it. People who drive and use machines: Pyramet 800mg is not expected to affect the ability to drive and use machines. Therefore, can be used for this object. Drug interactions: Drug interactions with Pyramet 800 have been found to include thyroid hormone causing confusion, irritability, sleep disturbances; Warfarin may increase Prothrombin time. Storage conditions: Pyramet 800 should be stored at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius. Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place, avoid direct light. Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets. Hopefully, with the above information, you know what Pyramet 800 has and how to pay attention when using it. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
