Uses / Indications:
Alcetam 800mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in Parkinson's disease, age related memory loss and head injury.
Pregnancy interaction:
Alcetam 800mg 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.
Expert advice:
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.
Side Effects:
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:
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. Alcetam 800mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it 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..
Faq for medicine:
Is Alcetam natural? : Alcetam is not a naturally occurring substance|Is Alcetam legal? : Alcetam is legal|Is Alcetam a stimulant or addictive? : Alcetam is neither a stimulant, nor addictive|Does Alcetam give you energy? : Alcetam can increase alertness and person may feel energetic|Is Alcetam safe and effective? : Alcetam is relatively safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Does Alcetam keep you awake or cause weight gain? : Alcetam can keep you awake and may cause weight gain|Does Alcetam stop working? : If Alcetam stops working for you, do not stop taking it before consulting your doctor|Does Alcetam need prescription? : Alcetam requires a prescription.
Medicine interaction:
Not Available
