Nurocer Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Piracetam

Indications/Uses

Adjunct in the treatment of myoclonus of cortical origin. Dementia.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

7.2 g daily, increased by 4.8 g daily every 3 or 4 days up to max of 20 g daily, given in 2 or 3 divided doses.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to piracetam & other pyrrolidone derivatives. Patients w/ cerebral hemorrhage; suffering from Huntington's chorea; ESRD (renal CrCl <20 mL/min).

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Should not be given to patients w/ hepatic or severe renal impairment. Do not w/draw abruptly. Contains FD&C yellow #5 (tartrazine) which may cause allergic type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons. Should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Should not be used during breastfeeding or discontinue breastfeeding during treatment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Insomnia or somnolence, wt gain, hyperkinesias, nervousness & depression.

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Drug Interactions

Increased prothrombin time in patient who had been stabilized on warfarin. Reports of confusion, irritability & sleep disorder w/ thyroid extr (specifically T₃ + T₄).

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Nootropics & Neurotonics/Neurotrophics

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nurocer FC tab 1.2 g

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Nurocer FC tab 800 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Nurocer

piracetam

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

InnoGen Pharmaceuticals