Cognistar 30mg Injection 1'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate 30 mg
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONCOGNISTAR 30MG contains Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate which belongs to the group of medicines called Neurotrophic agents. It is used to manage cranial injury (trauma to scalp, skull, and/or brain), inability to sustain concentration in dementia (group of disease or illness that affects your ability to think, memorize and reason), cerebrovascular disease that includes stroke (brain damage due to interruption of blood flow), and alzheimer's disease (progressive neurologic disorder that ca
Uses
brain to shrink and brain cells to die). Cerebroprotein hydrolysate is a neurotrophic agent which works by protecting the nerve cells from toxins and lack of oxygen thus improving its survival rate. It also helps in the formation of new nerve cells by increasing nutrition supply to the brain cells and reducing the inflammatory reaction of the brain tissues which results in preventing damage to the brain cells. COGNISTAR 30MG is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney dysfunction, status epilepticus (life threatening neurological disorder), and or major epilepsia (seizure that causes loss of consciousness). It should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy (fits or seizures) and or allergic diathesis (condition that causes group of allergic reaction such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, or atopic dermatitis). COGNISTAR 30MG should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is clearly advised by your doctor. It should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving. The common
How It Works
COGNISTAR 30MG helps in restoring brain functions, where cerebroprotein hydrolysate works by protecting the nerve cells from toxins and lack of oxygen thus improving its survival rate. It also helps in the formation of new nerve cells by increasing nutrition supply to the brain cells and reducing the inflammatory reaction on the brain tissues which results in preventing damage to the brain cells.
Directions for Use
COGNISTAR 30MG will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
COGNISTAR 30MG are headache, nausea, vertigo (sensation of spinning), increased sweating, agitation, fever, and hallucinations. Inform your doctor if any of the symptom worsens. USES OF COGNISTAR 30MGIt is used to manage: cranial injury (head injury) cerebrovascular disease that includes stroke (lack of blood supply in the brain) aprosexia (inability to concentrate) in dementia alzheimer’s disease (disease caused due to degeneration of brain cells) HOW COGNISTAR 30MG WORKSCOGNISTAR 30MG helps in restoring brain functions, where cerebroprotein hydrolysate works by protecting the nerve cells from toxins and lack of oxygen thus improving its survival rate. It also helps in the formation of new nerve cells by increasing nutrition supply to the brain cells and reducing the inflammatory reaction on the brain tissues which results in preventing damage to the brain cells. DIRECTIONS FOR USECOGNISTAR 30MG will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF COGNISTAR 30MGCOMMON headache nausea vertigo (sensation of spinning) increased sweating agitation fever hallucinations confusion flu like symptoms such as chills, fever, sore throat, and coughing anxiety RARE hyperventilation (deeper and faster breathing) high blood pressure fatigue (weakness) tremor depression indifference numbness deranged appetite digestive disorders diarrhoea constipation vomiting signs of allergic reactions such as itching, focal skin vascular reaction, pain in head, neck and extremities, fever, mild back pain, shortness of breath, tremor, or shock-like appearances Consult your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: arrhythmia or palpitation (faster heart rate)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCOGNISTAR 30MG should be used cautiously in pregnant women only if it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG. BREASTFEEDINGCOGNISTAR 30MG should be used cautiously in breastfeeding women only if it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate machines after receiving COGNISTAR 30MG to avoid any possible risk. Consult your doctor before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG. ALCOHOLConsult your doctor before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG if you consumed alcohol recently. KIDNEYCOGNISTAR 30MG is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney dysfunction. It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG. LIVERCOGNISTAR 30MG should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG. ALLERGYDo not receive COGNISTAR 30MG if you are allergic to cerebroprotein hydrolysate or any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before receiving. OTHERSCOGNISTAR 30MG is not recommended for use if you have: status epilepticus (condition in which seizure that lasts for more than five minutes or there occurs more than one seizure in five minutes) major epilepsia (seizure that causes loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions) Before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG, inform your doctor if you have: allergic diathesis (condition causing predisposition to develop group of allergies such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, or atopic dermatitis) convulsion (repeated and uncontrolled contraction and relaxation of muscles) ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits) Use in Paediatrics: COGNISTAR 30MG should be used with caution in children. Consult child’s doctor before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG. Use in Geriatrics COGNISTAR 30MG should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions Before receiving COGNISTAR 30MG, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage depression such as mono-amine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Ex. phenelzine or selegiline Overdosage: COGNISTAR 30MG will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. SYNOPSIS Drug : Cerebroprotein hydrolysate Pharmacological Category : Neurotrophic agents Therapeutic Indication : Cranial injury, Aprosexia (inability to concentrate) in dementia, Cerebrovascular disease including stroke, Alzheimer's disease Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep COGNISTAR 30MG out of reach of children Store COGNISTAR 30MG at room temperature