Lucetam is a nootropic drug. It has an effect directly on the brain. The learning process is significantly improved, memory is developing, the ability to remember, attention is activated. In general, after taking the drug, mental performance increases.
Form and composition of release
The medicine in question is available in the form of tablets and solution.
The drug "Lutsetam" tablets are white or almost white in color, biconvex and oval. They have the following engravings: "E 241", "E 242", "E 243" on one side. The difference is that they have a different amount of active substance - piracetam.
In tablets "E 241" - 400 mg.
In tablets "E 242" - 800 mg.
In tablets "E 243" - 1200 mg.
Lucetam in the form of a solution is completely transparent, odorless, colorless. It contains piracetam in an amount of 3 grams.
Structure
The composition of the tablets includes quite a few components, since the shell has one composition, and the “filling” has another.
The shell consists of:
• titanium dioxide (E171);
• ethyl cellulose;
• talc;
• hypromellose;
• dibutylsebacate;
• macrogol 6000.
The active substance in the contents of the tablet is piracetam.
Additional include: povidone K-30 and magnesium stearate.
The composition of the solution includes the same active substance, but the additional ones are slightly different.
These include: glacial acetic acid, sodium acetate and water.
The medicine "Lutsetam." Instructions for use: indications
Patients are prescribed medication in the following cases:
• psycho-organic syndrome (for elderly patients in connection with symptoms such as: memory loss, decreased concentration, mood changes, gait disturbance, dizziness, decreased activity, behavior disorder);
• ischemic stroke (treatment of the consequences);
• chronic alcoholism;
• recovery period after various injuries or intoxications in the brain;
• dizziness;
• imbalance;
• cortical myoclonia.
The drug "Lutsetam." Instructions for use: contraindications
The medication is not prescribed in the following cases:
• renal failure (final stage);
• hemorrhagic stroke;
• pregnancy;
• age less than 1 year;
• hypersensitivity to the product;
• lactation.
Do not take the drug if you fall under this list, as you can seriously harm your health.
The drug "Lucetam". Instructions for use: overdose
In case of an overdose, any specific symptoms do not appear. The manifestation or exacerbation of side effects is possible.
For treatment , gastric lavage is prescribed . It is also recommended to provoke vomiting.
Next, a course of symptomatic therapy is prescribed. There is no special antidote.
The medication "Lucetam". Instructions for use: side effects
Side effects may include:
CNS:
• depression;
• anxiety;
• drowsiness;
• nervousness;
• ataxia;
• imbalance;
• headache;
• epilepsy (exacerbation);
• confusion;
• dizziness;
• excitement;
• hyperkinesia;
• hallucinations;
• insomnia.
Digestive system:
• pain in the stomach;
• diarrhea;
• vomiting;
• nausea.
Metabolism:
• weight gain.
Dermatological problems:
• edema;
• itching;
• dermatitis;
• rashes.
These side effects most often occur in elderly patients. After reducing the dose of the drug, all these symptoms disappear very quickly.
Side effects can occur against the background of an overdose or taking the drug, despite contraindications.
Terms and conditions of storage
The medicine must be stored at a temperature in the region of 15-30 degrees Celsius. The place where the drug is located should not be accessible to children.
Lutsetam in the form of tablets is suitable for 5 years. In the form of a solution - 2 years.
Terms of sale in pharmacies
This drug is available only with a prescription.