PC 8 Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Piracetam 800 mg
Manufacturer
Theo Pharma Private Limited
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
PC 8 TABLET 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 taking PC 8 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have severe kidney disease and liver problems. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with this medicine. PC 8 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless advised by the doctor. PC 8 TABLET is not recommended for use in children (below 16 years of age). It should be taken with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor for advice. The common
Uses
OF PC 8 TABLET Manage myoclonus (sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm)
How It Works
PC 8 TABLET 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
Take PC 8 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of PC 8 TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking PC 8 TABLET are restlessness, nervousness and weight gain. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF PC 8 TABLET Manage myoclonus (sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm) HOW PC 8 TABLET WORKSPC 8 TABLET 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 USETake PC 8 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of PC 8 TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF PC 8 TABLETCOMMON restlessness, nervousness weight increase UNCOMMON depression sleepiness weakness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPC 8 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Use contraception to avoid becoming pregnant. Consult your doctor before taking PC 8 TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGPC 8 TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding woman unless advised by the doctor as it is passed through the breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience drowsiness and shakiness. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking PC 8 TABLET. KIDNEYPC 8 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on functioning of the kidney. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. LIVERPC 8 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. ALLERGYDo not take PC 8 TABLET if you are allergic to Piracetam or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSPC 8 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have huntington’s disease (also known as huntington’s chorea) have ever experienced a brain haemorrhage Before taking PC 8 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have ever had any kind of bleeding problem Use in pediatrics: PC 8 TABLET is not recommended for use in children (below 16 years of age). Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: PC 8 TABLET should be taken with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking PC 8 TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking PC 8 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: thyroid extract or thyroxine (medicine used to manage hypothyroidism) anticoagulants such as warfarin or aceno-coumarol (medicine used to manage clotting of blood) low dose aspirin (medicine used as a pain killer) any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of PC 8 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdose may result in bloody diarrhoea with abdominal pain. SYNOPSIS Drug : Piracetam Pharmacological Category : GABA Analogues Therapeutic Indication : Myoclonus Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Infusion, Injection, Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep this medicine out of reach of children Store at room temperature
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DETAILSWritten By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar, Pharm.D
Medical Content Writer
Last Updated
10 Oct 2022