PIRAPIL 1200MG TABLET
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Alzheimer'S Disease, stroke, dementia in parkinson's disease
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
Lactation
₹164
₹16.4/tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
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Medicine Overview of PIRAPIL TABLET
Uses of PIRAPIL TABLET
Pirapil 1200mg tablet is used in the treatment of alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in parkinson's disease, age related memory loss and head injury (head trauma).
Side effects of PIRAPIL TABLET
Common
Nausea, Nervousness, Rash, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhoea, Hallucination, Headache, Increased muscular activity, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Walking difficulties, Movement disorder, Sleepiness, Vertigo, Vomiting, Weakness, Weight gain.
How to use PIRAPIL 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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Pirapil 1200mg tablet at a fixed time.
How PIRAPIL TABLET works
Piracetam belongs to class of medications called GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogues. It acts by protecting brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and it also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane..
In Depth Information on PIRAPIL TABLET
Expert advice for PIRAPIL TABLET
- Do not take piracetam tablet/oral solution if you are allergic to piracetam, pyrolidone derivatives or any other ingredient of tablet/solution.
- Do not use piracetam if you have serious kidney problem; brain hemorrhage or bleeding problems; or Huntington’s disease (neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to behavioral symptoms).
- Avoid using piracetam if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Do not stop taking piracetam tablet/solution unless your doctor asks you to do so.
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience side effects like sleepiness, nervousness and depression after taking piracetam.
Warnings
Special precautions for PIRAPIL 1200MG TABLET
Alcohol
CAUTION
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Pirapil 1200mg tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Pirapil 1200mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
should be cautious while driving .
Kidney
CAUTION
Piracetam is contra-indicated in patients with severe renal impairment.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for PIRAPIL 1200MG TABLET
Frequently asked questions for Piracetam
Q. Is piracetam natural?
Piracetam is not a naturally occurring substance
Q. Is piracetam legal?
Piracetam is legal
Q. Is piracetam a stimulant or addictive?
Piracetam is neither a stimulant, nor addictive
Q. Does piracetam give you energy?
Piracetam can increase alertness and person may feel energetic
Q. Is piracetam safe and effective?
Piracetam is relatively safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does piracetam keep you awake or cause weight gain?
Piracetam can keep you awake and may cause weight gain
Q. Does piracetam stop working?
If piracetam stops working for you, do not stop taking it before consulting your doctor
Q. Does piracetam need prescription?
Piracetam requires a prescription.
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