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Lucijet 5 Tablet

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Product introduction

Lucijet 5 Tablet 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 helps in the improvement of brain function and provides enhancement of focus.

Lucijet 5 Tablet is used to treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) and in other brain disorders as a neuroprotective drug

Uses of Lucijet Tablet

Benefits of Lucijet Tablet

In Alzheimer's disease

Lucijet 5 Tablet improves learning, memory and information processing (cognitive function) in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. These problems in memory and thinking may start interfering with daily activities and worsen your condition. This medicine will help in managing Alzheimer’s disease effectively. It will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

In Stroke

Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Lucijet 5 Tablet helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient.

In Dementia in Parkinson's disease

Dementia in Parkinson’s disease refers to problems in memory and thinking that are advanced, interfering with daily activities and quality of life. Lucijet 5 Tablet helps in managing these symptoms in a safe manner that can be used for a long term. This will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

In Age related memory loss

Memory loss or forgetfulness can be a normal part of ageing. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don't remember things well, or they keep things, like their glasses, and forget where they had kept it. Lucijet 5 Tablet helps to balance those chemicals in the brain that are responsible for memory. Also, it improves the blood supply to the brain. This helps to improve the health of the brain and enhances the memory. This will make your life better.

In Head injury

In cases of head injury, damage to the brain may cause further complications. Lucijet 5 Tablet helps the damaged tissues to heal faster and improves patient condition. It is usually given for a longer duration. Keep taking it as prescribed to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Lucijet Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lucijet

  • Dizziness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Headache
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nervousness

How to use Lucijet 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. Lucijet 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lucijet Tablet works

Lucijet 5 Tablet is semisynthetic alkaloid. It has a nootropic (protects nerves and the brain) effect. It inhibits the voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels, which in turn enhances a chemical messenger (intracellular cGMP levels) in the brain. Thus, increases blood flow within the brain. This is how it prevents the destruction of never cells (neurons) and protects the brain. Thus, helps enhancement of the nervous system. It also has an antioxidant property. This works by oxidizing the free radicals (toxins) in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lucijet 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Lucijet 5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Lucijet 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Lucijet 5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Lucijet 5 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Lucijet 5 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Take it with food or as suggested by your doctor. 
  • It may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you. 
  • Avoid alcohol while taking Lucijet 5 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. 
  • Inform your doctor if you suffer from any bleeding or heart disorder, hypertension or are taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparin.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Eburnan-Type Alkaloid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Nootropic agent

Patient concerns

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Is it safe taking 2 tab of samtral 400mg daily for two months i m suffering from memory loss problem doctor advised it to take it with cap. Corus for almost two months My mri , eeg and other blood test reports are normal Only one blood test says lack of vitamin d3 for dat i was taking tayo 60k now i m not taking any medicine
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
At the age of 27year and no history of head injury, memory problems are more often related to stress and anxiety. A psychiatric evaluation may be useful.
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My father is suffering from Parkinson's disease for last 10 years now he has lost his memory power and even don't know what to do and not to do even though urinated on his bed etc Pl advice treatment for him
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Parkinsonism is Disorder of motor activity characterised by slowness of movement and stiffness. Memory loss is a consequence of dementia. Both can occur together. Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. Dementia affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected. Most types of dementia can't be cured, but there are ways to manage the behavioural symptoms. A neurological and psychiatric evaluation is required to make a rehabilitation plan for such patients.
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FAQs

Q. Can Lucijet 5 Tablet affect blood pressure?

Yes, Lucijet 5 Tablet may affect blood pressure by causing an increase or decrease in the levels. This change in blood pressure level is only for short duration. Further, if you have any concerns regarding changes in blood pressure consult your doctor.

Q. Is Lucijet 5 Tablet a blood thinner?

Yes, Lucijet 5 Tablet is a blood thinner. This group of medicine prevent the formation of blood clots and the existing blood clots from getting larger. Hence, this property of Lucijet 5 Tablet proves to be helpful in strokes.

Q. What are the side effects of Lucijet 5 Tablet?

The side effects of Lucijet 5 Tablet include nausea, dizziness, difficulty falling asleep, dry mouth, headaches, facial flushing, and heartburn. Some may experience a decrease in blood pressure or increase in heartbeat, though these are for a brief time. Prolonged use of Lucijet 5 Tablet may also be associated with slight reductions in blood glucose levels.

Q. Is Lucijet 5 Tablet a vasodilator?

Yes, it is a vasodilator (helps in the widening of blood vessels). It enlarges the cerebral blood vessels, improving cerebral blood flow which is helpful in cases of stroke.

Q. Is Lucijet 5 Tablet safe to use?

Yes, Lucijet 5 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. It is used in Japan, Europe, Mexico, and Russia for the treatment of cerebrovascular and cognitive disorders. In addition to that, it is commonly sold as a dietary supplement for the U.S. general population either alone or as one of several ingredients in dietary supplement products.

Q. What is Lucijet 5 Tablet made from?

Lucijet 5 Tablet is a semisynthetic derivative (extracted from a natural product by partial chemical synthesis) of vincamine. Vincamine is obtained from the Periwinkle plant, Vinca minor L. Other names for Lucijet 5 Tablet include Ethyl apovincaminate, Ethyl apovincaminoate, and vinca minor.
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