Piracetam: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Dosage/Direction for Use Administration Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Action Storage CIMS Class ATC Classification

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the India prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Administration

Oral soln: May be taken with or without food. Take w/ a glass of water or soft drink to mask bitter taste.

Contraindications

Cerebral haemorrhage, Huntington's chorea. ESRD or severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 mL/min).

Special Precautions

Patient with severe haemorrhage, increased risk of bleeding (e.g. gastrointestinal ulcer), underlying haemostatic disorder, history of haemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Patient undergoing major surgery including dental surgery or receiving anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs (including low dose aspirin). Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Renal impairment. Children and elderly. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient CounsellingThis drug may cause drowsiness, weakness and impaired coordination, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor renal function.

Adverse Reactions

Significant: Bleeding disorder, CNS effects (e.g. impaired coordination, weakness, drowsiness). General disorders and administration site conditions: Rarely, pyrexia, inj site pain (IV). Investigations: Weight gain. Nervous system disorders: Hyperkinesia. Psychiatric disorders: Nervousness, depression. Vascular disorders: Rarely, thrombophlebitis, hypotension (IV).

Drug Interactions

Concomitant use with thyroid hormones may cause confusion, irritability and sleep disorder. May increase the effects of anticoagulants (e.g. acenocoumarol) or antiplatelet agents (e.g. aspirin).

CIMS Class

Nootropics & Neurotonics/Neurotrophics

ATC Classification

N06BX03 - piracetam ; Belongs to the class of other psychostimulants and nootropics.

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