NOOTROPIL 800 mg 30 Tablet

Prescription status:

Prescription required

Manufacturer Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Drug classification: Nootropics

What is this used for: 

• Alzheimer's disease
• Stroke and memory loss in Parkinson's disease
• Age related memory loss
• Head injury

When to not take this medicine:

• Severe renal impairment
• Cerebral haemorrhage

How should i take the medicine:

Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.

How this medicine works:

This medicine works by improving communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain.

Side effects

• Nervousness (Common)
• Depression (Less common)
• Agitation (Unknown)
• Anxiety (Unknown)
• Confusion (Unknown)
• Hallucination (Unknown)
• Vertigo (Unknown)
• Abdominal pain (Unknown)
• Diarrhea (Unknown)
• Nausea (Unknown)
• Vomiting (Unknown)

Pregnancy warning: Unknown

Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation warning:

Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Renal dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative on the basis of creatinine clearance values.

Hepatic dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.

Drug interactions:

• Abacavir-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together,it may decrease the excretion rate of Piracetam which could result in a higher serum level. If you experience any signs and symptoms then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Acetazolamide-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together,it may increase the excretion rate of Piracetam which could result in a lower serum level and potentially a reduction in efficacy. If you experience any signs and symptoms then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Alprazolam-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together,it may decrease the excretion rate of Piracetam which could result in a higher serum level. If you experience any signs and symptoms then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Tolvaptan-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together,it may increase the excretion rate of Piracetam which could result in a lower serum level and potentially a reduction in efficacy. If you experience any signs and symptoms then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.

Food interactions:

N/A.

Expert Advice:

1. This medicine may be taken with or without food.
2. Caution is recommended in patients with severe haemorrhage, patients at risk of bleeding such as gastrointestinal ulcer, patients with underlying disorders of haemostasis,
3. If you experience any unusual side effects report to the doctor  immediately.

Missed dose instructions:

Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However if it is almost the for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Over dose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

Storage Instructions:

1.   Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

2.   Keep away from the reach of children

3.   Discard the unused medicine safely after use

References:

1. Medicines.org.uk. 2020. Nootropil Tablets 800 Mg - Summary Of Product Characteristics (Smpc) - (Emc). [online] Available at: <https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2990/smpc#INTERACTIONS> [Accessed 15 December 2020].
2. Go.drugbank.com. 2020. Piracetam | Drugbank Online. [online] Available at: <https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09210> [Accessed 15 December 2020].

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Keep away from direct sunlight

Store in a dry place