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Nootropil (Piracetam)
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Description
Nootropil (piracetam) is used with other medications to treat myoclonus, a nervous system condition that causes involuntary muscle twitching.
Nootropil medicine is available in an 800 mg oral tablet.
Directions
Take Nootropil exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended starting dose is to take 9 tablets (7,200 mg) daily. Patients generally take 3 tablets in the morning, 3 tablets at noon, and 3 tablets in the evening. Take the tablets with a full glass of water. Swallow the tablets whole. Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking them.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in each Nootropil tablet is piracetam. Piracetam works in the brain and nervous system. Experts believe it protects against oxygen shortage.
Inactive ingredients include macrogol 6000, macrogol 400, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), sunset yellow (E110), and talc.
Contraindications
Do not take Nootropil if you have any of the following:
- An allergy to Nootropil or to any of its other ingredients
- Serious kidney problems
- Huntington's Disease
- A brain hemorrhage or have ever had a brain hemorrhage
Fact Table
Formula
C6H10N2O2
License
US FDA
Bioavailability
100%
Legal status
US: RX Only
Chemical Name
Piracetam
Elimination half-life
4-5 hours
Dosage (Strength)
1200mg
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
Nootropilx
Protein binding
0%
PubChem CID
4843
MedlinePlus
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ChEBI
32010
ATC code
N06BX03
DrugBank
DB09210
KEGG
D01914
Routes of administration
By mouth (tablets)
Cautions
- Before you start taking Nootropil, it's important that you tell your doctor about:
- All the medications you take. These include prescriptiona and over-the-counter medications.
- Your allergies
- Your health history and current health problems
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Do not drive, operate machinery, or participate in other activities that require concentration until you know how the medication affects you.
- Patients who are on a controlled sodium diet should consult their doctor before taking Nootropil as the medication contains sodium.
- Sunset yellow (E110), a coloring agent, is an ingredient in Nootropil tablets that may cause allergic reactions in some patients.
Side Effects
Nootropil side effects include spontaneous bleeding, mood changes, hallucinations, balance problems when standing, restlessness, nervousness, sleepiness, weakness, depression, vertigo, weight gain, stomach pain, diarrhea, feeling sick, headache, sleep problems, skin swelling, skin rash, and skin itching. However, these are not all the side effects that may occur. Be sure to contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or won't go away.
Reference:
Nootropil 800 mg Tablets. Watford, Herts: OPD Laboratories Ltd; 2017.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 10100
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