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Cetampir 800 medicine containing Piracetam 800mg is indicated in the treatment of diseases caused by brain damage, peripheral disorders, brain disorders... Cetampir 800 also helps in the treatment of cognitive impairment, or Chronic sensory neuropathy in the elderly. However, Cetampir 800 can cause some unwanted side effects. Therefore, before using the drug, the patient should carefully research and consult with the treating doctor.
1. Mechanism of action of the drug Cetampir 800
Cetampir 800 contains Piracetam 800 mg which is a stimulant drug that improves the metabolism of nerve cells. Piracetam acts on a number of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, noradrenalin, dopamine... Besides, the drug also helps to change some other neurotransmitters, and at the same time contributes to improving the metabolic environment for nerve cells work better.
Experimentally, Piracetam has a protective effect against ischemic metabolic disorders, thereby increasing the brain's resistance to cerebral hypoxia. Furthermore, Piracetam increases the mobilization and utilization of glucose independent of oxygen supply, while facilitating the pentose pathway and maintaining brain energy synthesis.
Piracetam also releases dopamine which has a good effect on memory formation. Besides, Piracetam does not have the effect of causing drowsiness or sedation or resuscitation, pain relief. And Piracetam also has the ability to reduce platelet aggregation, in the case of abnormally stiff red blood cells, this compound can make red blood cells capable of self-healing deformations.
When Cetampir 800 is taken orally, it can be quickly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The bioavailability of Cetampir 800 is almost 100% and its absorption does not change with long-term treatment. Cetampir 800 into the body is distributed in a volume of about 0.6l/kg body weight. Piracetam penetrates all tissues and can cross the blood-brain barrier, placenta. However, Piracetam is not bound to plasma proteins.
Cetampir 800 is eliminated and eliminated by the kidneys in the intact form and the renal clearance of Piracetam in normal subjects is usually 86ml/min. After 30 hours of taking the drug, about 95% of the drug is excreted in the urine. In patients with renal impairment, the half-life may be increased.
2. Indications and contraindications for the use of Cetampir 800
Cetampir 800 is indicated for the treatment of diseases caused by brain damage, symptoms related to brain surgery and brain injuries such as psychosis, stroke, hemiplegia, ischemia. Diseases caused by disorders of the peripheral and central brain with symptoms of dizziness, headache and even severe delirium may occur. Diseases caused by brain disorders with symptoms of coma, symptoms of senility, impaired consciousness. Or the diseases of cerebrovascular accident, carbon monoxide poisoning, cognitive decline, chronic sensory impairment in the elderly, learning difficulties in children, chronic alcoholism, myoclonic tremor. However, Cetampir 800 is contraindicated in some cases such as patients with severe renal failure, pregnant and lactating women, people with Huntington's disease, liver failure patients.
3. Dosage and how to use Cetampir 800
Dosage of Cetampir 800 is usually about 30 to 160mg/kg/day and is used 2 times a day or 3 to 4 times depending on the condition of each specific subject.
In case of long-term treatment of psychosomatic syndromes in the elderly, the dose of Cetampir 800 is usually 1.2 to 2.4 grams/day. For these subjects, the maximum dose can be used up to 4.8 grams/day/week in the first week of treatment.
For the treatment of alcoholism, use the drug Cetampir 800 at a dose of 12 grams / day at the first time of alcohol withdrawal and then adjust the dose in accordance with the specific object. Dosage of Cetampir 800 for maintenance use can be applied 2.4 grams/day.
For the treatment of cognitive impairment after brain injury, use Cetampir 800 at a dose of 9 grams to 12 grams per day. And the dose applied for treatment to maintain the brain is 2.4 grams/day, taken for at least 3 weeks
In case of instant red blood cell anemia, use Cetampir 800 drug at a dose of 160mg/kg body weight/day and equally divided every day. 4 times.
For the treatment of myoclonic tremor, use Cetampir 800 with a dose of 7.2 grams/day and divided into 2-3 times a day. However, depending on the response of the patient, the number of times can be adjusted every 3 to 4 days and increased by 4.8 grams/day until the maximum dose can be used 20 grams/day.
Dosage of Cetampir 800 used for adults is usually applied orally and is taken according to the instructions for use and instructions of the doctor. Patients are not allowed to change the dosage on their own without the consent of the treating doctor. As for children, there is a difference with adults. Children are different from adults in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics as well as side effects... Children in particular are excluded from clinical trials of efficacy before the new drug is marketed. Therefore, children when using drugs must be very careful and need to carefully consider the benefits and risks that the drug can bring.
The above dosage is for reference only. Therefore, before using the drug, the patient should learn and be prescribed by the doctor to use the drug effectively and avoid unwanted side effects.
In case the patient accidentally takes the drug in excess of the prescribed dose and has some signs of unwanted side effects, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for assistance. timely medical.
4. Some unwanted side effects and notes to use Cetampir 800
Cetampir 800 may cause some unwanted side effects for patients during treatment, including symptoms such as: restlessness, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbances, fatigue. , dizziness, digestive disorders... In addition, patients should also note that the above is not the entire list of side effects of the drug Cetampir 800 that may occur during use. Other side effects have not been expressed or studied. Therefore, if the patient experiences any unusual symptoms related to the side effects of Cetampir 800, they should immediately notify the doctor for prompt medical assistance.
When using two drugs at the same time can easily occur drug interactions leading to antagonism. Therefore, the patient should provide a list of drugs including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, herbs for the doctor to prescribe appropriately. Cetampir 800 should not be used concomitantly with T3 and T4 thyroid extracts because of the potential for irritability or sleep disturbance.
Hopefully with the sharing about the drug Cetampir 800, it will help you better understand the use process as well as how to use the drug effectively in the treatment process.
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