Neurocetam Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of stroke. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.
Neurocetam Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include hyperactivity, stomach pain, nervousness, and decreased blood pressure. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own.
Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s belongs to a group of medicines called central nervous system agents used to treat acute stroke. A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Like all organs, the brain needs the oxygen and nutrients provided by blood to function properly.
If the supply of blood is restricted or stopped, brain cells begin to die. This can lead to brain injury, disability and possibly death. The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, and the less damage is likely to happen.
Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s is a combination of two medicines, namely: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline repairs the neuronal membrane and cholinergic neurons by increasing phosphatidylcholine synthesis and potentiating the production of acetylcholine, respectively.
It reduces the build-up of free fatty acids at the site of stroke-induced nerve damage. Piracetam protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells.
You can take Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s with or without food. Swallow Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s as a whole with water, do not crush or chew the tablet. You are advised to take Tablet 10s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as weight gain, nervousness, diarrhoea, headache, muscle spasm, nausea, and vomiting. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
Please do not stop taking Tablet 10s without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Plus Tablet 10s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Tablet 10s causes drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness.
Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tablet 10s as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Tablet 10s is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. Read more:
Uses of Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s
Acute stroke
Medicinal Benefits
Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s is used to treat acute stroke. Tablet 10s is a combination of two medicines, namely: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline repairs the neuronal membrane by increasing the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine.
It also repairs the damaged cholinergic neurons by potentiating acetylcholine production and reduces the build-up of free fatty acids at the site of stroke-induced nerve damage.
Piracetam protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s
- Weight gain
- Nervousness
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Muscle spasm
- Nausea
- Vomiting
HOW TO USE NEUROCETAM PLUS TABLET
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. Neurocetam Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW NEUROCETAM PLUS TABLET WORKS
Neurocetam Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival.
Piracetam is a GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogue. It works by protecting the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have/had severe renal or hepatic impairment or cerebral haemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding in the brain). Inform your doctor before taking Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s if you have intracranial haemorrhage (bleeding within the skull), haemorrhage (bleeding problems), gastrointestinal ulcers, haemostasis (process to prevent bleeding).
if you are due to have any major surgery or taking anti-coagulant medicines. Consult your doctor before taking Tablet 10s if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Plus Tablet 10s causes drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness.
Avoid consuming alcohol along with Plus Tablet 10s as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s may have interaction with anti-Parkinson medicines (levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone), nootropic drug (centrophenoxine), anti-coagulant (acenocoumarol), anti-epileptic drugs (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbitone, valproate), and thyroid hormones.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s as it might cause increased drowsiness and sleepiness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s may have interactions with disease conditions such as intracranial haemorrhage (bleeding within the skull), haemorrhage (bleeding problems), gastrointestinal ulcers, haemostasis (process to prevent bleeding), cerebral haemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding in the brain), and severe renal and hepatic impairment.
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s as it may cause increased drowsiness.
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PREGNANCY
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
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BREAST FEEDING
It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s. Please consult your doctor before taking Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s, your doctor will decide whether Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
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DRIVING
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s may cause nervousness and shakiness. Do not drive or operate machinery.
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LIVER
Limited data is available regarding patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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KIDNEY
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Follow a low-fat, high fibre diet.
- Maintain a balanced diet. Include plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
- Limit daily salt content to not more than 6grams.
- Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight, lowers cholesterol and keeps blood pressure healthy.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Avoid processed foods.
Special Advise
Your doctor may suggest kidney test before prescribing Neurocetam Plus Tablet 10s.
Quick tips
- Neurocetam Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness which may affect your concentration and driving ability so do not drive unless you are feeling well.
- Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- Neurocetam Plus Tablet can cause weight gain, maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly to prevent this.
- Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhoea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur, which is not with everyone. Inform your doctor if you notice any other side effect.
FAQs
Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Neurocetam Plus Tablet?
There are reports which suggest that the use of Neurocetam Plus Tablet can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain rather than losing increased weight.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Neurocetam Plus Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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