What is Piracetam?

Piracetam is a well-known drug for the treatment of cerebral circulation and other diseases. But in fact this drug is abused with the aim of improving awareness, increasing memory. So how to understand and use this drug correctly?

The effect of piracetam

Piracetam drugs affect the brain and central nervous system and protect the brain system from oxygen deficiency. Piracetam is used in combination with some other drugs to treat muscle tremors.

Your doctor may prescribe this medication to treat symptoms of memory disorders or intellectual disorders when you have not been diagnosed with memory impairment.

Currently, piracetam comes in two lines of Piracetam 400mg and Piracetam 800mg.

You take this medication as directed by your doctor and follow the product instruction sheet, including:

1. You swallow the whole member with a glass of water;
2. You must not break, chew the tablet because it is slightly bitter;
3. If you can't use tablet formulas, tell your doctor to be prescribed a solution.

Preserve piracetam

Piracetam medicine 400mg.

You should store piracetam medicine at room temperature, avoid moisture, protect from light. You should not store the medicine in the bathroom. You should not store medicine in the freezer. Each drug may have different storage methods. Please read the storage instructions carefully on the packaging, or ask your pharmacist. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

You do not dispose of the medicine in the toilet or plumbing unless required. Please dispose of the medication correctly when the medicine is overdue or cannot be used. Consult your local pharmacist or waste disposal company about safe disposal of medicines.

Dosage

Dosage for adults

1. Usual dose for adults to prevent cortical withdrawal: You take 7.2 g daily, divided into 2-3 doses, increase the dose by 4.8 g daily after every 3-4 days, maximum dose of 20 g everyday.
2. Usual dose for adults to increase awareness in cortical insufficiency: You take 2.4 g daily, divided into 2-3 doses. You can take a dose of 4.8 g daily if your condition is serious.

Dosage for children

The effectiveness and safety of the drug has not been established in children. However, this medicine may not be safe for children. You need to understand the safety of the medicine before using this medicine for children. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Side effects

Some common side effects when using piracetam:

1. Allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, swelling and fever;
2. Bleeding under the skin due to blood clot mechanism;
3. Psychedelic, difficult to keep equal or lose balance when standing, anxious, restless, confused, confused, insomnia, depression;
4. Human weakness, dizziness;
5. Weight gain, stomach pain, diarrhea;
6. Feeling sick, headache, swelling of the skin often around the skin around the face, skin rash, itching.

Not everyone has the same side effects. There may be other side effects not mentioned.

Note before use

Before taking piracetam, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if:

1. You have just quit smoking;
2. Impaired renal function;
3. Cardiovascular disorders;
4. Hemostatic disorder;
5. You have had surgery recently or are preparing for surgery;
6. Elder.

There are still insufficient studies to determine the risk of taking this drug during pregnancy or lactation. Before taking the medicine, always consult your doctor to consider the benefits and risks.

According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this drug belongs to the N drug category for pregnancy. You can refer to the drug classification table for pregnant women below:

1. A = No risk;
2. B = No risk in some studies;
3. C = May be at risk;
4. D = Evidence of risk;
5. X = Contraindications;
6. N = Unknown.

Drug interactions

Drug interactions can alter the ability of the drug to work or increase the effects of side effects. This document does not cover all possible drug interactions. It is best to write a list of medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter and functional foods) and see your doctor or pharmacist. You must not take the medication arbitrarily, stop or change the dose of the medication without your doctor's permission.

Alcohol and tobacco can also interact with certain drugs. Consult your health professional about taking medication with food, alcohol and cigarettes.

Your health condition may affect the use of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have any health problems, especially:

1. Abnormal renal function;
2. You have had bleeding problems;
3. You have Huntington's disease.

Emergency / overdose

In an emergency or overdose, call the Emergency Center 115 immediately or go to the nearest local health station.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if you are close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the planned time. Do not drink twice the prescribed dose.

Note: Information on drugs and brand names posted in the Family Medicine Cabinet section on Website Khoahoc.tv is for reference only. Consult your doctor before deciding to treat any medicine to bring about good and safe effects for your health.

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