Memopil 800 - Tablet Piracetam - 800mg 10 Tablet(s) / Strip ACI Limited Introduction: Memopil 800 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to treat age related memory loss and head injury. It works by improving communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain. Memopil 800 may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of... Uses of Memopil 800: Alzheimer's diseaseStrokeDementia in Parkinson's diseaseAge related memory lossHead injury Side effects of Memopil 800: Weight gainNervousnessAbnormality of voluntary movements How to use Memopil 800: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Memopil 800 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Memopil 800 works: Memopil 800 is a nootropic medicine. It works by increasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which improves communication between the nerve cells. It also protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen. Indication: Cortical myoclonus, Cognitive enhancer Administration: Oral soln: May be taken with or without food. Take w/ a glass of water or soft drink to mask bitter taste. Adult Dose: Oral Adjunct in cortical myoclonus Adult: 7.2 g daily in 2-3 divided doses, increased by 4.8 g/day every 3-4 days. Max dose: 20 g daily. As a cognitive enhancer in cerebrocortical insufficiency Adult: 2.4 g daily, given as 2-3 divided doses. Up to 4.8 g daily may be used in severe cases. Child Dose: 16 yeras The daily dosage depends on the weight, 50 mg/kg of body weight in 3 divided doses. Once the desired results has been obtained, reduce the initial dose by half. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 50-79 2/3 usual dose 30-49 1/3 usual dose 20-29 1/6 usual dose <20 Contra-indicated Contraindication: Hepatic and severe renal impairment. Cerebral haemorrhage. Pregnancy and lactation. Mode of Action: Piracetam protects the cerebral cortex against hypoxia. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces blood viscosity. Precaution: Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Impaired renal function. Cardiac disorders. Haemostatic disorders. Patients who have recently undergone major surgery. Elderly. Lactation: contraindicated Side Effect: Hyperkinesia, nervousness, depression, diarrhoea, rashes. CNS stimulation, sleep disturbances, dizziness, excitement, insomnia, somnolence, wt gain. Interaction: May increase prothrombin time in patients who are on warfarin.