Unconsciousness due to brain damage, head injury or brain surgery & cerebral infarction. Accelerates rehabilitation of upper extremities in apoplectic hemiplegia patients. Patients w/ relatively mild lower extremities paralysis w/in 1 yr & undergoing rehabilitation & receiving standard oral treatment.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Unconsciousness due to head injury or brain surgery 100-500 mg IV drip infusion or inj 1-2 times daily. Unconsciousness in acute cerebral infarction 1 g IV once daily for 2 wk. Post-apoplectic hemiplegia 1 g IV once daily for 4 wk. Continue treatment for 4 wk if tendency of recovery occurs.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Should be given concomitantly w/ ICP-relieving drugs or anti-hemorrhagia in acute & emergency conditions. Keep body temp low. IV administration should be done very slowly.