Cognitam Injection 15ml Allschoolabs -

Specification

INTRODUCTION
COGNITAM INJECTION contains Piracetam which belongs to the group of medicines known as Nootropics. It is used in the treatment of myoclonus of cortical origin in combination with other anti-myoclonic therapies. Myoclonus is a sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm that may be caused due to disturbance in the brain and nervous system.???? ?
Before receiving COGNITAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have severe kidney disease, liver problems, gastrointestinal ulcer, history of cerebral hemorrhage, severe bleeding and are undergoing any major surgery including dental surgery. ??
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless advised by the doctor. ?
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in children (below 16 years of age). It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
The common side effects of receiving COGNITAM INJECTION are abnormal movements, nervousness and weight gain. Inform your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.????
USES OF COGNITAM INJECTION

Treats myoclonus (sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm)

HOW COGNITAM INJECTION WORKS
COGNITAM INJECTION is a derivative of the neurotransmitter ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which improves membrane stability and fluidity in brain thereby restoring the neurotransmission via glutamatergic and cholinergic (ACh) receptors resulting in controlled movements.?
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
COGNITAM INJECTION should be only given by a doctor or a nurse. It should be given either intravenously (in the vein) or intramuscularly (in the muscle). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of COGNITAM INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF COGNITAM INJECTION

COMMON

Nervousness

Abnormal movements (hyperkinesia)

Weight gain

UNCOMMON

Depression

Somnolence (excessive sleepiness)

Weakness (asthenia)

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Weakness:?
Drink plenty of fluid and eat balanced diet and frequent meals. Follow regular sleep schedule. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.?
BREASTFEEDING
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding woman as it is passes through breastmilk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before receiving this medicine.??
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving COGNITAM INJECTION.
KIDNEY
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment. It should be used with caution in patients with renal insufficiency. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.?
LIVER
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
ALLERGY
Do not receive COGNITAM INJECTION if you are allergic to Piracetam, other pyrrolidone derivatives (such as levetiracetam) or any other ingredients of this medicine.????
OTHERS
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
Have huntington?s disease (also known as huntington?s chorea)

Have ever experienced a brain haemorrhage?
Before receiving COGNITAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
Have severe haemorrhage

Gastrointestinal ulcer (due to risk of bleeding)

Underlying disorders of haemostasis (process to prevent and stop bleeding)

History of cerebral hemorrhage

Are undergoing major surgery including dental surgery
Use in pediatrics:
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age. Consult your child?s doctor for advice.??
Use in geriatrics:
COGNITAM INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on evaluation of functioning of the kidney. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.?
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving COGNITAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Thyroid hormones (medicine used to treat hypothyroidism)

Anticoagulants such as aceno-coumarol (medicine used to prevent clotting of blood)

Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbitone, valproate (medicine used to control fits or seizures)
Overdosage:
COGNITAM INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms such as bloody diarrhea with abdominal pain.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :??
Piracetam
Pharmacological Category :??
GABA Analogues
Therapeutic Indication :??
Myoclonus
Dosage Forms :??
Tablet, Capsule, Infusion, Injection, Syrup
MORE INFORMATION

Store below 25?C

FAQs ABOUT COGNITAM INJECTION
What is COGNITAM INJECTION used for?
This medicine is used in the treatment of myoclonus which is a sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm that may be caused due to disturbance in the brain and nervous system.?
Can COGNITAM INJECTION be used in patients with kidney problems?
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment. It should be used with caution in patients with renal insufficiency. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on functioning of the kidney. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.??
How does COGNITAM INJECTION work?
COGNITAM INJECTION is a derivative of the neurotransmitter ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which improves membrane stability and fluidity in brain thereby restoring the neurotransmission via glutamatergic and cholinergic (ACh) receptors resulting in controlled movements.
Can COGNITAM INJECTION be used in pregnant women?
COGNITAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
Can COGNITAM INJECTION be given to children?
This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age. Your child?s doctor may prescribe a suitable medicine for your child to treat the condition. Consult your child?s doctor for advice.
REFERENCES
1. KD. Tripathi. Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Eighth edition. 2013. Page ? 519.
2.?Bengt Winblad. ?Piracetam: A Review of Pharmacological Properties and Clinical Uses. NIH National Library of Medicine, National centre for biotechnology information. PubMed Central. March 2005. [Accessed on 6th July 2022]?https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6741724/
3.?Pieter A. Cohen,?Igor Zakharevich, BA, and?Roy Gerona. Presence of Piracetam in Cognitive Enhancement Dietary Supplements. NIH National Library of Medicine, National centre for biotechnology information. PubMed Central. March 2020. [Accessed on 6th July 2022]?https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6902196/
4.?Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Normabrain Injection (Piracetam) [Revised in May 2013]. [Accessed on 6th July 2022]?https://www.torrentian.com/pisheet/Upload/PI_Sheet/524.pdf? ? ?
USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Kidney function test

PRODUCT DETAILS

Net Qty

1 N

Item Weight

25 g

Ingredient

PIRACETAM 200MG

Hsn Code

30049099

Additional information

Weight
25 g