"Nootropil": instructions for use

"Nootropil" - this is one of the many trade names of the drug, the active substance of which is piracetam. Popular brands in Brazil and Europe: Nootropil, Lucetam, Oikamid, Geratam, Biotropil. In Russia - Nootropil. In the USA - Nootropyl. Breinox - in Ecuador and Venezuela. Dinagen - and Mexico. Noostan - in Argentina. The chemical name of piracetam is 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide. 400 mg capsules, 20% and 33% solutions in 125 ml bottles, 20% solution in 5 ml ampoules, and (with a dosage of 800 and 1200 mg of piracetam) tablets are produced. Nootropil in our country is used in narcological, psychiatric and neurological practice. Piracetam is prescribed by doctors without fail in certain diseases, for example, with the diagnosis of myoclonus (involuntary twitching of muscles or muscle groups), but it also has a wider range of applications.

The mechanism is not clear, as in case of certain diseases the "Nootropil" drug acts. The instruction contains information that piracetam affects neural, cognitive functions (increases mental performance and memory) and vascular function. But it does not act as a sedative or stimulant. There was an increase in blood flow and oxygen consumption in the part of the brain, but this may be an adverse reaction of increased brain activity, and not the primary effect due to the mechanism of action of the drug. Nootropil affects the functions of the central nervous system, changing the speed of excitation in the brain, improves metabolic processes in nerve cells. In addition, the drug acts on rheological properties (increases fluidity) and improves blood microcirculation, while not causing vasodilator action.

Low toxicity is characterized by the drug "Nootropil". The instruction gives a large list of indications for the use of the drug. These include psycho-organic syndrome: a decline in old age of memory, inattention, low activity, mood swings, gait disturbance, Alzheimer's disease, dementia. Pyracetam is successfully used in the treatment of speech disorders, the emotional sphere as a result of ischemic stroke, and also to increase mental and motor activity. Nootropil is prescribed for the treatment of abstinent and psychoorganic syndromes in chronic alcoholism, and also for withdrawal from a coma after trauma or intoxication of the brain. With the help of this drug, dizziness is treated in elderly patients. Piracetam helps children with low learning.

There is a marked decrease in the symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients who use the drug Nootropil. The instruction on piracetam indicates its effective beneficial effect in treating the consequences of stroke and ischemia. Also used to reduce the symptoms of aphasia (the defeat of various forms of speech activity as a result of injuries, strokes, certain mental illnesses and tumors). It has beneficial effects on the nerves and muscles, so sometimes it is prescribed to help the muscles. Especially in cases of agraphy (loss of the ability to write while maintaining intelligence and without disturbing the functions of the upper extremities) and dyspraxia (due to focal lesions in the brain, there are violations of purposeful actions and movements while preserving their right elements).

The doctor prescribes the drug Nootropil. How to take it to adults or children (duration, dosage) - this order depends on the age of the patient and the nature of the disease. Adults take for 2-4 admission from 0.03 to 0.16 g per 1 kg of body weight. Duration of treatment is prescribed from 6 to 8 weeks. The initial dose for a severe condition of the patient can reach 12 grams per day. Children take the drug 2-3 times a day from 0.03 to 0.05 g / kg of the baby's weight. The course of treatment should be at least 3 weeks. Evening reception of the drug is canceled if there is a violation of sleep. For vasospastic disorders (Raynaud's syndrome or deep vein thrombosis), treatment with a daily dose of 4.8 to 9.6 g is most effective. It is divided into three doses at an interval of 8 hours. In order to improve learning, usually take 800 mg twice a day.

Very few side effects have the drug "Nootropil". The instruction lists them so that patients can understand and control their condition, and if necessary, explain to the doctor what is happening to him because of the action of the medicine. Usually these are symptoms of general excitability: anxiety, insomnia, irritability, headache, agitation, nervousness and tremor. Headache is due to taking large doses of piracetam, it can be facilitated by the joint administration of acetylcholine or other analogues.