Cognitam Injection 60ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Piracetam 200 mg
Manufacturer
Linux Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT COGNITAM INJECTIONCOGNITAM INJECTION contains Piracetam which belongs to the group of medicines known as Nootropics. It is used in the management of myoclonus of cortical origin in combination with other anti-myoclonic therapies. Myoclonus is a sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm that may be caused due to disturbance in the brain and nervous system. Before receiving COGNITAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have severe kidney disease, liver problems, gastrointestinal ulcer, history of cerebral hemorrhage, severe bleeding and are undergoing any major surgery including dental surgery. COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless advised by the doctor. COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in children (below 16 years of age). It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. The common
Uses
OF COGNITAM INJECTION Manage myoclonus (sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm)
How It Works
COGNITAM INJECTION is a derivative of the neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which improves membrane stability and fluidity in brain thereby restoring the neurotransmission via glutamatergic and cholinergic (ACh) receptors resulting in controlled movements.
Directions for Use
COGNITAM INJECTION should be only given by a doctor or a nurse. It should be given either intravenously (in the vein) or intramuscularly (in the muscle). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of COGNITAM INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving COGNITAM INJECTION are abnormal movements, nervousness and weight gain. Inform your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF COGNITAM INJECTION Manage myoclonus (sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm) HOW COGNITAM INJECTION WORKSCOGNITAM INJECTION is a derivative of the neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which improves membrane stability and fluidity in brain thereby restoring the neurotransmission via glutamatergic and cholinergic (ACh) receptors resulting in controlled movements. DIRECTIONS FOR USECOGNITAM INJECTION should be only given by a doctor or a nurse. It should be given either intravenously (in the vein) or intramuscularly (in the muscle). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of COGNITAM INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF COGNITAM INJECTIONCOMMON nervousness abnormal movements (hyperkinesia) weight gain UNCOMMON depression somnolence (excessive sleepiness) weakness (asthenia)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCOGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. BREASTFEEDINGCOGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding woman as it is passes through breastmilk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before receiving this medicine. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving COGNITAM INJECTION. KIDNEYCOGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment. It should be used with caution in patients with renal insufficiency. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. LIVERCOGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. ALLERGYDo not receive COGNITAM INJECTION if you are allergic to Piracetam, other pyrrolidone derivatives (such as levetiracetam) or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSCOGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have huntington’s disease (also known as huntington’s chorea) have ever experienced a brain haemorrhage Before receiving COGNITAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have severe haemorrhage gastrointestinal ulcer (due to risk of bleeding) underlying disorders of haemostasis (process to manage and stop bleeding) history of cerebral hemorrhage are undergoing major surgery including dental surgery Use in pediatrics: COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: COGNITAM INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on evaluation of functioning of the kidney. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving COGNITAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: thyroid hormones (medicine used to manage hypothyroidism) anticoagulants such as aceno-coumarol (medicine used to manage clotting of blood) carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbitone, valproate (medicine used to control fits or seizures) Overdosage: COGNITAM INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms such as bloody diarrhea with abdominal pain. SYNOPSIS Drug : Piracetam Pharmacological Category : GABA Analogues Therapeutic Indication : Myoclonus Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Infusion, Injection, Syrup MORE INFORMATION Store below 25°C
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Last Updated
10 Oct 2022