Piracetam is a nootropic drug is available in several dosage forms. A solution of 5 ml capsules are administered via intravenous / intramuscular injection. Before use, be sure to read the instructions, from which you will be clear what is prescribed injections Piracetam.
pharmacological features
Indications piracetam vary but mainly aimed at improvement of brain activity.
Useful properties of the drug:
- stimulation of the cerebral circulation, improving cognitive function, concentration, memory, learning and mental activities;
- stimulate microcirculation in ischemic areas;
- prevention of adhesion of erythrocytes and platelets;
- stimulation of brain functions and its rapid recovery from damages and dysfunctions induced intoxication, hypoxia, electroshock;
- improving the functioning of the nervous system, stimulation of metabolic processes in the nerve cells;
- lack of sedatives and psychoactive effects.
How to put injections
Patients shots Piracetam help from the following ailments:
- as complex therapy - when cognitive disorders, low efficiency, poor concentration and memory;
- as Postclinical therapy - in ischemic stroke;
- as Postclinical therapy - in the treatment of children (over 8 years) with cerebral palsy in different forms;
- with vertigo.
Contraindications
Use the drug with caution, strictly adhering to the instructions, because of the following contraindications:
- high agitation;
- hemorrhagic stroke;
- Serious renal dysfunction / liver;
- cranial / brain trauma;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- chorea;
- renal failure in severe;
- poor blood clotting;
- internal bleeding.
Application and dosage
Patients put shots Piracetam intramuscularly and intravenously, the daily dose is divided by the attending physician on some parts is strictly individual, on the basis of the evidence, the nature of the disease and the general state of health patient.
When poor concentration / memory:
- dose of 4000 - 4700 mg / day, divided into several parts, and after the improvement of the dose was reduced to 1000 - 2400 mg / day.
To get rid of vertigo due to vestibular failure:
- Piracetam is prescribed intramuscularly to 2500 - 4700 mg / day, dividing the dose into equal parts.
In the treatment of children (over 8 years) with cerebral palsy as Postclinical therapy:
- assigned two equal parts of the dosage of 3200 mg / day.
When kidney dysfunctions of moderate severity:
- the doctor will determine the daily dose individually, focusing on the health of the patient. Duration of the course of therapy - for at least 10 days, if necessary, repeat the course.
For pregnant and lactating mothers
There is no information about the safety of piracetam against a child in the mother's womb, so im not Piracetam is prescribed to pregnant women.
Since it is not an action of the drug on breast milk and the child's development, it is recommended when using the drug to abandon lactation.
Side effect
Basically tolerability should be within the normal range, although in some cases the side reactions may occur along the following lines:
- drowsiness, lethargy, irritability, melancholy, headache, failure of the vestibular apparatus, dizziness, confusion, depression, confusion;
- vomiting, stomach cramps, nausea, intestinal disorder, weight gain;
- itching, rash, skin irritation; in rare cases - anaphylaxis;
- thrombophlebitis, pain at the injection site;
- hypotension, fever.
Overdose
If the calculated dose correctly, then prolonged and uncontrollably enter Piracetam may cause symptoms of an overdose of the above effects, as well as diarrhea and cramps bowel.
The combination of jabs piracetam with other drugs
Piracetam in the injections is not combined with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, since this combination is capable of causing:
- insomnia;
- cognitive decline;
- irritability.
Piracetam is not combined with anticoagulants because of the risk of adverse blood reactions.
However Piracetam is quite compatible with isotonic sodium chloride type, and fruktozovym dekstrozovym solutions.
special instructions
Particular caution is required when injections piracetam:
- with poor blood clotting;
- before surgery, for which it is imperative to inform the doctor,
In such injections should:
- periodically monitor renal function in the elderly;
- refrain from driving and other complex equipment.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/piracetam__41225
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