Piracetam tablets the application instruction relates to nootropic drugs that have a beneficial effect on the brain. As a result of treatment with this drug, cognitive function improves. Piracetam is prescribed in childhood to relieve psychoemotional stress.
Material Content:
Release form, composition and packaging
Piracetam is a domestic product, consists of the active substance piracetam.
A drug has several forms of release:
- 200 mg capsules;
- 400 mg tablets;
- 200 mg injections.
Auxiliary ingredients vary according to the type of preparation. Piracetam tablets have a shell that protects the drug from the effects of aggressive hydrochloric acid and allows the active substance to be absorbed into the bloodstream unchanged.
At the same time as piracetam, the following components are found in tablets that do not have a therapeutic effect on the human body:
- cellulose;
- titanium hydroxide;
- iron oxide;
- polyethylene glycol.
The tablet form is packaged in 10 pieces. in blisters.
Pharmacological properties and pharmacokinetics
Piracetam is used as a nootropic agent that has a beneficial effect on the brain.
Thanks to its use, the following actions are noted:
- learning activities are increasing;
- attention, memory improves;
- mental work increases;
- stimulated by the human psyche;
- metabolic processes are accelerated;
- the speed of nerve impulses increases;
- blood circulation improves;
- interhemispheric communication improves;
- platelet aggression is suppressed;
- erythrocyte flexibility improves;
- equilibrium resumes;
- further dementia is inhibited.
It is interesting:dementia in the elderly
Piracetam has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, without causing a vasodilating effect. The drug quickly enters the plasma, exerting a beneficial effect on the body within 4 hours. It is excreted through the kidneys.
Helps Piracetam in combination with other medicines with the following pathologies:
- dementia on the background of impaired blood circulation;
- ischemic stroke;
- brain injury;
- Alzheimer's disease;
- coma resulting from trauma, toxins;
- impaired attention;
- hypoxia of the brain;
- traffic disturbance;
- dizziness
- learning problems.
On a note! If necessary, the medicine can be administered to children of the first year of life to treat anemic conditions.
Instructions for use Piracetam
The instructions for use indicate that the dosage is calculated individually - selected exclusively by the doctor.
Dosage regimen
Piracetam tablets are prescribed for internal use. In severe cases of the disease, 2 tablets are prescribed first. three times a day. In the future, as the state of health improves, the dosage decreases to 1 table. thrice a day.
The duration of the therapeutic course depends on the severity of the disease and its type. Sometimes a monthly use of the drug is enough, sometimes a long intake of up to six months is required. If necessary, the course may be repeated.
- for the treatment of the psycho-organic syndrome in old age, a daily dosage of 4.8 g is prescribed in the early days. Then the dose is reduced to 2.4 g. With a noticeable improvement, the maximum dosage may be reduced to 1.2 g. In this case, a combination of Piracetam with cardiac psychotropic drugs;
- to eliminate coma at the beginning of therapy, 12 g are prescribed per day. Further, to maintain the condition, the dosage is reduced to 2.4 g. The course duration usually does not exceed 3 weeks;
- Piracetam tablets can be used to treat children older than 5 years. The usual children's dosage is 1 tablet. three times a day. The duration of treatment can vary from 14 days to six months;
- to eliminate the consequences of alcoholism at the beginning of treatment, the maximum daily dosage is 12 g. To maintain the condition, the dose is reduced to 2.4 g;
- for the treatment of sickle cell anemia, the dosage is calculated based on the weight of the patient. Usually, 160 mg of drug per 1 kg. The daily dose is divided into equal four doses.
Important! To exclude problems with sleep, the last dose of Piracetam should be at 17 hours.
Special instructions for use
Before you start taking Piracetam, you need to consult a doctor. The instructions indicate some features in relation to the use of this drug.
- if treatment is necessary for patients with bleeding disorders after extensive surgery against a background of heavy bleeding, Piracetam is administered under the close supervision of a doctor;
- with prolonged use of Piracetam, regular laboratory testing of the kidneys is necessary;
- for problems with sleep, it is recommended not to drink the medicine in the evenings. The maximum daily dosage is divided for the whole day;
- Before prescribing Piracetam, it is necessary to warn the doctor about taking other medicines;
- during treatment with Piracetam it is forbidden to perform work that requires increased attention, a high reaction rate.
If there is a need to take Piracetam in patients with renal failure, then a smooth dosage is prescribed.
Can I take during pregnancy
The active substance of Piracetam tablets passes easily through the placenta. Therefore, it is better not to use the drug while carrying a child. However, there are known cases of his appointment in obstetrics. In addition, piracetam passes through breast milk into the baby’s body. In this connection, if there is a need for treatment with this medicine, it is better to feed the child with a mixture.
Drug interaction
Reception of Piracetam with other medications must be discussed with your doctor. The drug is well tolerated with heart medications. But with some medications, the development of negative reactions from the body is possible.
- with hormonal drugs, tremors, sleep disturbances are possible;
- with psychostimulating drugs, the psychomotor effect of Piracetam is enhanced;
- with antipsychotics muscle tension intensifies.
Incompatibility of Piracetam with fructose, sodium chloride is noted.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
It is not indicated to use Piracetam in the following conditions:
- an allergic reaction to the existing and auxiliary components;
- during lactation and pregnancy;
- acute stage of stroke;
- psychomotor agitation.
- With caution, it is prescribed during the neonatal period, in case of hemostasis, severe bleeding. Tablets are not indicated for use in children under 3 years of age.
A large dosage of a nootropic drug can cause the following negative reactions from the body:
- stomach pains;
- nausea
- vomiting
- overexcitation;
- dizziness;
- trembling limbs;
- headache;
- drowsiness;
- increased sexual desire;
- general weakness;
- increase in blood pressure;
- weight gain;
- skin rash;
- urticaria.
If there are negative reactions, it is necessary to stop taking the pills and consult a doctor to discuss further treatment tactics. With an overdose, it is possible to develop a greater number of side effects and a more vivid manifestation of them.
Especially often manifested symptoms from the nervous system. Therapy in this situation consists in the use of drugs that contribute to symptomatic treatment.
Analogs of the drug in tablets
If necessary, it is possible to replace the original with Piracetam analogues.
For this, the following drugs are often prescribed:
- Nootropil, which does not have a negative effect on the kidneys;
- Noocetam, not having a sedative effect;
- Stamina, often used to treat nervous diseases;
- Lucetam, characterized by a large number of contraindications;
- A narrow-spectrum pirate saw;
- Escropyl, which has a beneficial effect on mental activity;
- Biotropil, characterized by a minimum number of side effects;
- Pantogam, which often causes an allergic reaction;
- Phenotropil, often used to treat nervous diseases;
- Mexidone, commonly used in pediatrics;
- Vinpocetine, which improves the functioning of the vascular system;
- Cavinton, which has no side effects;
- Cinnarizine, characterized by a lack of inhibition of mental reaction.
A Piracetam should be replaced by a doctor who evaluates the patient's condition, the presence of concomitant diseases.
Piracetam enhances blood supply to the brain, improves blood microcirculation, cognitive processes. Tablets are prescribed for the treatment of not only children but also adults. In order to prevent deterioration of well-being, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations.
