Pirakon 400mg Tablet is 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.

Pirakon 400mg 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 Pirakon Tablet

Side effects of Pirakon 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 Pirakon

Nervousness
Weight gain
Abnormality of voluntary movements

How to use Pirakon 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. Pirakon 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Pirakon 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pirakon 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pirakon 400mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Pirakon 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pirakon 400mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pirakon 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pirakon 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pirakon 400mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pirakon 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pirakon 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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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.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Nootropic agent

Patient concerns

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.

Over aged problem lightly memory loss

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

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.

Sir she is not identify after few interval time I.e., memory loss & also not eating anything also so weak what I can do for being healthy? How much time you will take for response sir

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

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.

FAQs

Q. If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Pirakon 400mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Pirakon 400mg Tablet dose.

Q. Who should avoid taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

You should not take Pirakon 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to Pirakon 400mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet if your kidney functions are severely deranged or if you ever had localized bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage). You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from Huntington’s disease/chorea (a genetic disorder where the brain cells die quickly causing deterioration of mental and physical abilities over time).

Q. What is the correct way of taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

Pirakon 400mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablets as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew the tablets. If you find it difficult to swallow, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may prescribe Pirakon 400mg Tablet in the form of a solution.

Q. If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

Q. Who should avoid taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

Q. What is the correct way of taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

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References

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Pirakon 400mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Pirakon Tablet

Side effects of Pirakon Tablet

Common side effects of Pirakon

How to use Pirakon Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Q. If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

Q. Who should avoid taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

Q. What is the correct way of taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

Q. If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

Q. Who should avoid taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

Q. What is the correct way of taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?

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