Talicetam Tablets

Talicetam (Piracetam)is a nootropic drug. It appears to enhance cognition and memory, slow brain aging, increase blood flow and oxygen to the brain, aid stroke recovery, and ameliorate Alzheimer's, Down's syndrome, dementia, and dyslexia, among other diseases and conditions. Piracetam's chemical name is 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide; it shares the same 2-oxo-pyrrolidone base structure with 2-oxo-pyrrolidine carboxylic acid (pyroglutamate). Piracetam is a cyclic derivative of GABA. It is one of the racetams. Piracetam is prescribed by doctors for some conditions, mainly myoclonus, but is used off-label for a much wider range of applications.

Pharmacokinetics : Piracetam protects the cerebral cortex against hypoxia. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces blood viscosity.

Piracetam Adverse Reactions / Piracetam Side Effects : Hyperkinesia, nervousness, depression, diarrhoea, rashes. CNS stimulation, sleep disturbances, dizziness, excitement, insomnia, somnolence, weight gain.

Special Precautions : Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Impaired renal function. Cardiac disorders. Haemostatic disorders. Patients who have recently undergone major surgery. Elderly.

Other Drug Interactions : May increase prothrombin time in patients who are on warfarin.

Dosage :

• Oral Adjunct in cortical myoclonus
• Adult - 7.2 g daily in 2-3 divided doses, increased by 4.8 g/day every 3-4 days. Max dose - 20 g daily.

Food(before/after) Should be taken with food. (Take before meals.)

List of Contraindications

• Piracetam and Pregnancy
• Contraindicated in pregnancy
• Piracetam and Lactation
• Contraindicated in lactation
• Piracetam and Other Contraindications
• Hepatic and severe renal impairment. Cerebral haemorrhage. Pregnancy and lactation.