Dosage ;
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
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| Nootropil | GlaxoSmithkline | GlaxoSmithKline | 800mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 1,410.20 |
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Piracetam More info |
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| Mode Of Action | The precise mechanism is unknown. |
| Drug Indication | Myoclonus of cortical origin |
| Precautions | Avoid abrupt discontinuation of treatment; individualize dose according to renal function; |
| Contra-Indications | Severe renal or hepatic impairment; under 16yrs old; cerebral hemorrhage; hypersensitivity to piracetam, other pyrrolidone derivatives or any of the excipients. |
| Side Effects | Hyperkinesia; weight increase; nervousness; asthenia; somnolence |
| Dosage | Adults: (individualized): 7.2 g/day, increasing by 4.8 g/day every 3-4 days (max.: 20g/day in 2- 3 divided doses) |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON CNS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Anticonvulsants |