Lucijet 5 Tablet
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Product introduction
Lucijet 5 Tablet is a prescription medicine 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 helps in the improvement of brain function and provides enhancement of focus.
Lucijet 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it as advised by your doctor and if you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of using this medication are dryness in mouth, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk) headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping). However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Before taking Lucijet 5 Tablet, inform your doctor if you are suffering from seizures (epilepsy or fits) or any liver problems. This medicine may cause changes in your blood pressure and sugar levels, so it is better to monitor them regularly.
Lucijet 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it as advised by your doctor and if you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of using this medication are dryness in mouth, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk) headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping). However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Before taking Lucijet 5 Tablet, inform your doctor if you are suffering from seizures (epilepsy or fits) or any liver problems. This medicine may cause changes in your blood pressure and sugar levels, so it is better to monitor them regularly.
Side effects of Lucijet 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 Lucijet
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Nervousness
How to use Lucijet 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. Lucijet 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lucijet Tablet works
Lucijet 5 Tablet is semisynthetic alkaloid. It has a nootropic (protects nerves and the brain) effect. It inhibits the voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels, which in turn enhances a chemical messenger (intracellular cGMP levels) in the brain. Thus, increases blood flow within the brain. This is how it prevents the destruction of never cells (neurons) and protects the brain. Thus, helps enhancement of the nervous system. It also has an antioxidant property. This works by oxidizing the free radicals (toxins) in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lucijet 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Lucijet 5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Lucijet 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Lucijet 5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Lucijet 5 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Lucijet 5 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take it with food or as suggested by your doctor.
- It may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol while taking Lucijet 5 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from any bleeding or heart disorder, hypertension or are taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparin.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Eburnan-Type Alkaloid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Nootropic Agents
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Lucijet 5 Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Lucijet 5 Tablet may affect blood pressure by causing an increase or decrease in the levels. This change in blood pressure level is only for short duration. Further, if you have any concerns regarding changes in blood pressure consult your doctor.
Is Lucijet 5 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Lucijet 5 Tablet is a blood thinner. This group of medicine prevent the formation of blood clots and the existing blood clots from getting larger. Hence, this property of Lucijet 5 Tablet proves to be helpful in strokes.
What are the side effects of Lucijet 5 Tablet?
The side effects of Lucijet 5 Tablet include nausea, dizziness, difficulty falling asleep, dry mouth, headaches, facial flushing, and heartburn. Some may experience a decrease in blood pressure or increase in heartbeat, though these are for a brief time. Prolonged use of Lucijet 5 Tablet may also be associated with slight reductions in blood glucose levels.
Is Lucijet 5 Tablet a vasodilator?
Yes, it is a vasodilator (helps in the widening of blood vessels). It enlarges the cerebral blood vessels, improving cerebral blood flow which is helpful in cases of stroke.
Is Lucijet 5 Tablet safe to use?
Yes, Lucijet 5 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. It is used in Japan, Europe, Mexico, and Russia for the treatment of cerebrovascular and cognitive disorders. In addition to that, it is commonly sold as a dietary supplement for the U.S. general population either alone or as one of several ingredients in dietary supplement products.
What is Lucijet 5 Tablet made from?
Lucijet 5 Tablet is a semisynthetic derivative (extracted from a natural product by partial chemical synthesis) of vincamine. Vincamine is obtained from the Periwinkle plant, Vinca minor L. Other names for Lucijet 5 Tablet include Ethyl apovincaminate, Ethyl apovincaminoate, and vinca minor.
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