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Piracef 400mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Piracef 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to treat age-related memory loss and head injury. It works by improving communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain.

Piracef 400mg Tablet is used to treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) and in other brain disorders as a neuroprotective drug

Side effects of Piracef Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Piracef

  • Nervousness
  • Weight gain
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements

How to use Piracef Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Piracef 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Piracef 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Piracef 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Piracef 400mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Piracef 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Piracef 400mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Piracef 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Piracef 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Piracef 400mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piracef 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Piracef 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that help thin your blood.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. 
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that help thin your blood.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. 
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Nootropic agent

Patient concerns

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Is it safe taking 2 tab of samtral 400mg daily for two months i m suffering from memory loss problem doctor advised it to take it with cap. Corus for almost two months My mri , eeg and other blood test reports are normal Only one blood test says lack of vitamin d3 for dat i was taking tayo 60k now i m not taking any medicine
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
At the age of 27year and no history of head injury, memory problems are more often related to stress and anxiety. A psychiatric evaluation may be useful.
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Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. Dementia affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected. Most types of dementia can't be cured, but there are ways to manage the behavioural symptoms. A neurological and psychiatric evaluation is required to make a rehabilitation plan for such patients.
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FAQs

If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Piracef 400mg Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Piracef 400mg Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Piracef 400mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Piracef 400mg Tablet dose.

Who should avoid taking Piracef 400mg Tablet?

You should not take Piracef 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to Piracef 400mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Piracef 400mg Tablet if your kidney functions are severely deranged or if you ever had localized bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage). You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from Huntington’s disease/chorea (a genetic disorder where the brain cells die quickly causing deterioration of mental and physical abilities over time).

What is the correct way of taking Piracef 400mg Tablet?

Piracef 400mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablets as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew the tablets. If you find it difficult to swallow, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may prescribe Piracef 400mg Tablet in the form of a solution.

If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Piracef 400mg Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Piracef 400mg Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Piracef 400mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Piracef 400mg Tablet dose.

Who should avoid taking Piracef 400mg Tablet?

You should not take Piracef 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to Piracef 400mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Piracef 400mg Tablet if your kidney functions are severely deranged or if you ever had localized bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage). You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from Huntington’s disease/chorea (a genetic disorder where the brain cells die quickly causing deterioration of mental and physical abilities over time).

What is the correct way of taking Piracef 400mg Tablet?

Piracef 400mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablets as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew the tablets. If you find it difficult to swallow, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may prescribe Piracef 400mg Tablet in the form of a solution.
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    References

    1. Piracetam. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2004 [revised 09 Feb. 2017]. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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