Nootropic preparation 'Piracetam'. Instructions for use.

The drug "Piracetam" (nootropil) is widely used in complex therapy for the treatment of mental disorders of various origins. In pediatric practice, for the treatment of asthenic cerebral disorders, it is pyracetam that is prescribed . Instruction for use contains information on doses, contraindications, side effects.

The drug is used to stop abstinence in patients with alcoholism, drug addiction. It is prescribed for acute poisoning with morphine, alcohol, barbiturates. Patients with chronic alcoholism - it is necessary to reduce asthenic phenomena, intellectual disorders of the psyche. Also, Piracetam is used in viral neuro-infections in order to reduce oxygen starvation of the brain and ischemia.

Indications for use

• Parkinsonism of vessels;

• Atherosclerosis of the brain ;

• Cerebral vascular insufficiency with impaired memory, speech, attention;

• Violation of cerebral circulation;

• Traumatic states of the brain;

• Decreased intellectual functions;

• Violation of emotional-volitional function;

• Depressive states with signs of adynamia, asthenia, retardation;

• Schizophrenia.

  Pharmacological actions of the drug "Piracetam"

  Instructions for use characterize the positive effect of the drug on the metabolic processes of the brain and improve blood circulation. The drug improves the utilization of glucose, increases the energy of the body with the participation of ATP. Normalization of important processes contributes to increasing the resistance of the central nervous system to manifestations of hypoxia and toxic phenomena. Piracetam improves the interactive activity of the brain, memory, learning processes.

  Doses of the drug "Piracetam". Instructions for use.

  Tablets - for oral administration, ampoules (10 ml.) - for intravenous administration. In severe patient conditions, the drug is administered by a drip method. After stabilization of the patient's condition go to the internal reception: at the beginning of treatment - up to 800 mg. Three times a day before meals; With subsequent treatment - up to 400 mg.

  The treatment time is from six to eight weeks. The dose of the drug per day is: 30 - 160 mg / kg. Multiplicity of admission - twice a day, if necessary - three, four times a day. The treatment period is from two weeks to six months, then a break. Repeat the treatment after one and a half to two months (if necessary).

  Contraindications

  It is necessary to inform the doctor about the transferred diseases if the preparation "Piracetam" is prescribed. Instructions for use include a list of contraindications: acute renal failure in young children; Allergic reactions. It is not recommended to prescribe the drug to children under one year.

  Side effects

  When taking the drug may be a mental agitation, irritability, imbalance, anxiety, deterioration of sleep, headache, decreased efficiency and concentration of attention. Perhaps the manifestation of nausea and vomiting, a decrease in appetite.

  Interaction with other agents of the drug "Piracetam".

  Instruction for use warns against possible negative reactions when interacting with other drugs. Piracetam activates the action of thyroid hormones, neuroleptics, anticoagulants, psychostimulants.

  Overdose

  It is necessary to be guided by appointments of the doctor at treatment by a preparation "Piracetamum". The abstract contains information on the consequences of overdose. In cases of excess dose there is insomnia, tremors, irritability. In elderly patients there is an exacerbation of heart failure.

  Additional Information

  When buying a drug yourself, you should know that the original packaging should be: the drug "Piracetam", instructions for use. During therapy, it is necessary to monitor the functioning of the kidneys, the liver. Do not take the drug before bedtime, stop taking it.