Cerebrolysin: Side Effects & Dosing

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Porcine brain-derived peptide

Indications/Uses

Organic, metabolic & neurodegenerative brain disorders. Post-apoplectic complications. Craniocerebral & post-op trauma, cerebral contusion or concussion.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/IV Up to 5 mL IM; up to 10 mL undiluted IV; or 10-50 mL slow IV infusion after dilution over 15-60 min. Organic, metabolic & neurodegenerative brain disorders (dementia) 5-30 mL. Post-apoplectic complications, craniocerebral trauma 10-50 mL. Childn 1-2 mL. All doses are given daily over 10-20 days. May reduce dose frequency to 2 or 3 times/wk after initial course.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Epilepsy. Severe renal impairment.

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Special Precautions

Allergic diathesis. Not to be mixed concomitantly w/ vit & CV drugs in the syringe. Epileptic conditions & grand mal convulsions. Increased seizure frequencies. Severe renal failure. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Feelings of heat or sweating, dizziness; inj site reactions eg, erythema, pruritus & burning.

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Drug Interactions

Additive effects w/ anti-depressants or MAOIs. Not to be mixed w/ balanced amino acid soln.

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Caution For Usage

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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

C04A - PERIPHERAL VASODILATORS ; Used as peripheral vasodilators.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cerebrolysin soln for inj 10 mL

Packing/Price

(hosp pack) 50 × 1's;5 × 1's

Cerebrolysin

Manufacturer:

EVER Neuro Pharma

Distributor:

Schumit