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Mentcetam 800 belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, often indicated for the treatment of disorders of cerebral circulation, ischemia, myoclonus,... So what should be noted when using the drug?
1. What is Mentcetam 800?
Mentcetam 800 has the main ingredient Piracetam - a cyclic derivative of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is a substance that helps improve the metabolism of nerve cells to increase excitement. Piracetam works through the mechanism of acting on the neurotransmitters Acetylcholine, Noradrenalin, Dopamine, contributing to improving the metabolic environment for nerve cells to work better; Increased Dopamine release has a beneficial effect on memory formation.Mentcetam 800 increases the mobilization and utilization of sugar, facilitating the maintenance of energy synthesis in the brain independent of oxygen supply. The drug increases the turnover of inorganic phosphates and reduces the accumulation of glucose and lactic acid which enhances the rate of recovery of brain cells from hypoxia due to injury.
In addition, the Piracetam component of Mentcetam 800 also reduces blood viscosity, reduces platelet aggregation, and restores red blood cells' ability to pass through capillaries in erythropoiesis.
After oral administration Mentcetam 800 is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, reaching peak blood concentrations after 30 minutes. The drug crosses the blood-brain barrier, placenta and breast milk and is finally eliminated in the urine.
2. Indications of Mentcetam 800
Mentcetam 800 medicine is indicated for the treatment of the following pathologies
Brain damage, after brain surgery, traumatic brain injury: psychosis, hemiplegia after stroke, ischemic disease the set. Peripheral nerve disorders, cerebral circulation disorders: headache, dizziness, severe delirium, coma. Senility, dementia, consciousness disorders. Intoxication and sequelae of CO poisoning (carbon monoxide). Improve memory, poor concentration, learning difficulties in children. In patients with alcoholism, myoclonic tremor originates from the cerebral cortex. Sickle cell anemia.
3. Contraindications of Mentcetam 800
Mentcetam 800 is not indicated for use in the following cases
Patients with renal failure with glomerular filtration rate < 20 ml/min. Patient has Huntington's chorea. Patients with severe liver failure. Intracerebral hemorrhage is progressing. Pregnant and lactating women are not indicated to use Mentcetam 800. Note when using Mentcetam 800
Monitor liver and kidney function before and during use in patients with liver or kidney failure, elderly patients. Mentcetam 800 should not be stopped abruptly in patients with myoclonus due to the increased risk of seizures. Patients with a history of peptic ulcer or hemorrhagic stroke may be at increased risk of bleeding. The drug can cross the placenta and breast milk, so women, breastfeeding and pregnant should avoid using Mentcetam 800.
4. Drug Interactions of Mentcetam 800
Co-administration with neurotropic drugs, CNS stimulants, thyroid hormones may alter the effects of Mentcetam 800.
Do not take warfarin with Mentcetam 800 because of the increased risk of bleeding.
5. Dosage and usage
How to use: Mentcetam 800 is in the form of tablets. The drug can be taken directly with water without regard to meals.
Dosage
Usual dose: 1 tablet (800mg) x 3 times/day. Physical mental illness in the elderly: 1.2 - 2.4 g/day. The maximum dose can be up to 4.8g/day. Alcoholic patients: The first phase is 12g/day. Maintenance dose: 2.4g/day. Patients with functional impairment after brain injury: Initial dose 9 - 12g/day; Maintenance dose: 2.4g/day. Patients with sickle cell anemia: 400mg/kg/day x 4 times/day. Myoclonic patients: 7.2g/day divided into 2-3 times/day; Maximum dose 20g/day.
6. Mentcetam 800 side effects
Some unwanted effects may be encountered when using Mentcetam 800
Fatigue, headache, insomnia, somnolence. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, possibly diarrhea. Agitation, feelings of restlessness, anxiety. Weight gain. Coagulopathy, heavy bleeding. Allergic reactions, erythema, dermatitis, pruritus, urticaria. In summary, Mentcetam 800 is a drug that improves arousal by improving nerve cell metabolism. The drug is relatively benign, easy to use and has few side effects, but to avoid overusing the drug, it is necessary to have a doctor's prescription and guidance when taking the drug.
