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Davinfort drug belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs that have a direct effect on the cerebral cortex to help increase the activity of the brain area, improve memory and learning ability,... So what does Davinfort do?
1. Uses of the drug Davinfort
What is Davinfort? Davinfort is a drug with the main ingredient piracetam, which belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs used only by prescription of a doctor. Piracetam is known as a psychoactive substance, has a direct effect on the cerebral cortex to help increase the activity of the brain region (the area of the brain involved in learning, cognition, alertness and consciousness, intelligence, mind). Besides, piracetam acts on some neurotransmitters such as noradrenalin, acetylcholine, dopamine, ... so it has a positive effect in improving memory and learning ability. In fact, piracetam has a protective effect against ischemic metabolic disorders, increasing the brain's resistance to hypoxia. Piracetam increases the mobilization and utilization of glucose independent of oxygen supply, facilitates the pentose pathway to help maintain energy synthesis in the brain, and it also enhances the rate of recovery after hypoxic injury by increasing the turnover of inorganic phosphates and decreasing the accumulation of lactic acid and glucose. Davinfort is used in the treatment of symptoms of dizziness, memory impairment, poor concentration or lack of alertness, dizziness, behavioral disturbances, mood swings, poor attention to self, dementia wisdom from multifocal cerebral infarction. In addition, Davinfort is used in the treatment of acute ischemia, stroke, adjuvant in the treatment of myoclonic tremor of cortical origin.
In addition, some other effects of the drug are not listed on the approved drug label, but in some cases the doctor may prescribe the use of Davinfort. Therefore, before taking the medicine, consult your doctor.
2. How to use Davinfort
What does Davinfort do? Davinfort is made in the form of tablets with the main ingredient piracetam with a strength of 800mg. Dosage depends on the condition and age of the patient. On average, take 1 tube of 10ml each time, 2-3 times a day depending on the disease and symptoms. A course of treatment from 3-4 weeks. For severe cases, it will be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
The patient can take the drug with or without food. However, to reduce stomach irritation you can take it with food and need to take the whole tablet with a full glass of water. Use Davinfort exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed. Take Davinfort regularly to get the most benefit from it and you can stop taking it if any new symptoms appear or the condition does not improve after 7 days. Absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
3. Undesirable effects when using the drug Davinfort
Davinfort can cause some unwanted and common side effects, such as:
Fatigue Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Stomach upset, Restlessness, Irritability, Headache, Insomnia, Drowsiness Face Run Aphrodisiac Before prescribing the drug, the doctor always considers the benefits and effectiveness of the drug Davinfort. However, when using Davinfort can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when unusual symptoms appear, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, swelling or itching of the face or neck area throat, tongue,... In this case, the patient should immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.
4. Some notes when using Davinfort medicine
Some notes when using Davinfort include:
Report a history of allergy to Davinfort, hypersensitivity reaction to alendronate sodium trihydrate or any other allergy. Davinfort may contain ingredients that are inactive and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Davinfort is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, in patients with hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment with creatinine < 20 ml/min or huntington's disease. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and breast-feeding should consult their doctor before using this medicine. There are currently insufficient studies to determine the risks of using the drug during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, before using the drug should consult a doctor to weigh the benefits and risks. If you forget to take a dose of Davinfort, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking or injecting the medicine as scheduled. Do not use more drug than prescribed treatment. Taking an overdose of Davinfort or swallowing it can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing,...
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can reduce the effect of Davinfort, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent. Cases of interactions between thyroid serum and piracetam have been reported with concomitant use causing symptoms such as irritability, confusion, and sleep disturbances.
6. How to store Davinfort?
Store Davinfort at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, protect from light and avoid humid places. Do not store Davinfort in a humid place or in the freezer and keep away from heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Davinfort storage instructions carefully on the packaging, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Davinfort out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has expired or is damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of it and dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Davinfort into an environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested to do so. Please consult your waste management company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Davinfort to help protect the environment.
In summary, Davinfort belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs that have a direct effect on the cerebral cortex to help increase the activity of the brain area, improve memory and learning ability. However, Davinfort can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects and at the same time increase effective for treatment.
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