Piracetam Injection

“Piracetam Injection”-   Piracetam is a medicine that acts on your brain and nervous system. It is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease (a progressive disorder that destroys memory and other important mental functions), and Parkinsonism (tremors, and involuntary movements) caused by damage/shrinking of the brain in old age. It is also used to cure damage(paralysis of the face, arms, and legs) that causes difficulty in speaking, walking, and understanding. It helps to improve the supply of blood and oxygen to your brain and revive the cells to normal functioning.

Piracetam has some common side effects like nervousness, weight gain, sleeplessness, dizziness, and nausea. These side effects may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you or worsen. Do not take this medicine if you are suffering from any allergy. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this injection it becomes dangerous for you. It can affect your concentration power.

Piracetam is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, syrup, suspension, granules, and injections. The oral form of this medicine can be taken with or without a meal. Take this medicine regularly at the same time every day, so it helps to maintain a constant level in your blood. Do not take more than the prescribed dose it becomes harmful to your health. Complete the course even if you feel better after taking a few doses. Avoid sudden quit of this medicine as it may lead to an impale of your condition. Piracetam injection/infusion is manufactured by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital setting. 

Piracetam may not be suitable for all people. Ask your healthcare professional if you have a bleeding disorder, mental health conditions, heart problems, kidney problems, or undergoing any surgery. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Piracetam Injection is a nootropic drug that belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogs. Piracetam Injection is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Piracetam Injection is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Piracetam Injection acts on the brain, and nervous system thereby protecting against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical connection called acetylcholine which helps in easy communication between brain cells.

How Piracetam works

Piracetam is a nootropic medicine. It works by raising the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which makes communication better between the nerve cells. It also protects the brain and nervous system from shortness of oxygen.

Side Effects

• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
• Bleeding and bruising
• Agitation and anxiety
• Weakness
• Weight gain
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Nervousness
• Sleeplessness
• Dizziness
• Nausea

Precautions

Do not take Piracetam Injection if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have/had end-stage kidney disease, Huntington’s chorea disease (degeneration of nerve cells in the brain), or brain hemorrhage. Ask your doctor if you have bleeding problems or kidney problems. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding so consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Piracetam Injection may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and fatigue. Piracetam Injection is not recommended for children below 8 years. Always inform your doctor about your health condition and also about the side effects that you are suffering after taking this medicine