Nootropic drug 'Piracetam'. Instructions for use.

The drug "Piracetam" (nootropil) is widely used in complex therapy for the treatment of mental disorders of various origins. In pediatric practice, for the treatment of asthenic cerebral disorders, it is prescribed piracetam. Instructions for use contain information on doses, contraindications, side effects.

The tool is used to relieve withdrawal symptoms in patients with alcoholism, drug addiction. It is prescribed for acute poisoning with morphine, alcohol, barbiturates. Patients with chronic alcoholism - it is necessary to reduce asthenic phenomena, intellectual mental disorders. Piracetam is also used for viral neuro - infections in order to reduce oxygen deprivation of the brain and ischemia.

Indications for use

• Parkinsonism of blood vessels;

• Atherosclerosis of the brain ;

• Cerebral vascular insufficiency with impaired memory, speech, attention;

• Cerebrovascular accident;

• Traumatic conditions of the brain;

• Decrease in intellectual functions;

• Violation of emotional-volitional function;

• Depressive conditions with signs of adynamia, asthenia, lethargy;

• Schizophrenia.

  Pharmacological actions of the drug "Piracetam"

  Instructions for use characterize the positive effect of the drug on the metabolic processes of the brain and improve blood circulation. The tool improves glucose utilization, increases the energy of the body with the participation of ATP. Normalization of important processes helps to increase the resistance of the central nervous system to the manifestations of hypoxia and toxic phenomena. Piracetam improves interactive brain activity, memory, learning processes.

  Doses of the drug "Piracetam". Instructions for use.

  Tablets - for oral administration, ampoules (10 ml.) - for intravenous administration. In severe conditions of the patient, the drug is administered dropwise. After stabilization of the patient's condition, they switch to internal administration: at the beginning of treatment, up to 800 mg. three times a day before meals; with subsequent treatment, up to 400 mg.

  The treatment time is from six to eight weeks. The dose of the drug per day is: 30 - 160 mg / kg. Multiplicity of admission - twice a day, if necessary - three, four times a day. The treatment period is from two weeks to six months, then a break. Repeat treatment after one and a half to two months (if necessary).

  Contraindications

  It is necessary to inform the doctor about past diseases if Piracetam is prescribed. Instructions for use include a list of contraindications: acute renal failure in young children; allergic reactions. It is not recommended to prescribe the drug to children up to a year.

  Side effects

  When taking the drug, mental agitation, irritability, imbalance, anxiety, poor sleep, headache, decreased performance and concentration are possible. Perhaps the manifestation of nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite.

  Interaction with other means of the drug "Piracetam".

  Instructions for use warns of possible negative reactions when interacting with other drugs. Piracetam activates the action of thyroid hormones, antipsychotics, anticoagulants, psychostimulants.

  Overdose

  It is necessary to be guided by the doctor’s prescriptions when treating with Piracetam. The summary contains information on the consequences of an overdose. In cases of exceeding the dose, insomnia, tremor, irritability occurs. In elderly patients, exacerbation of heart failure occurs.

  Additional Information

  When purchasing a medicine on your own, you should know that in the original packaging should be: the drug "Piracetam", instructions for use. During therapy, it is necessary to monitor the work of the kidneys, liver. You should not take the drug at bedtime, abruptly stop taking it.