Consuming alcohol with Piratam does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Piratam during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Piratam during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Piratam may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Piratam may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Piratam should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Piratam may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Piratam is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piratam is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Piratam may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Piratam 800mg Tablet
Introduction
Piratam 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 nerv...
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Uses of Piratam
Alzheimer's disease
Stroke
Dementia in Parkinson's disease
Age related memory loss
Head injury
Side effects of Piratam
Common
Weight gain
Nervousness
Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use Piratam
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. Piratam may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Piratam works
Piratam 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.
Quick Tips
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that help thin your blood.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
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.
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Child Dose
<16 years old: not recommended
> 16 yeras
The daily dosage depends on the weight,
50 mg/kg of body weight in 3 divided doses.
Once the desired...
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