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Pirotam 200mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Pirotam 200mg Injection 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.
Pirotam 200mg Injection 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
Pirotam 200mg Injection 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 Pirotam Injection
Side effects of Pirotam Injection
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 Pirotam
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Nervousness
- Weight gain
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use Pirotam Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Pirotam 200mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Pirotam 200mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Pirotam 200mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pirotam 200mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pirotam 200mg Injection may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Pirotam 200mg Injection may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pirotam 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pirotam 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pirotam 200mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Pirotam 200mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pirotam 200mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pirotam 200mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Pirotam 200mg Injection
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Quick tips
- It is injected through the veins under the supervision of a 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.
- 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
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Nootropic agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Pirotam 200mg Injection?
No, do not stop taking Pirotam 200mg Injection on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Pirotam 200mg Injection does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of the Pirotam 200mg Injection dose.
Who should avoid taking Pirotam 200mg Injection?
You should not take Pirotam 200mg Injection if you are allergic to Pirotam 200mg Injection or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Pirotam 200mg Injection 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).
If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Pirotam 200mg Injection?
No, do not stop taking Pirotam 200mg Injection on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Pirotam 200mg Injection does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Pirotam 200mg Injection dose.
Who should avoid taking Pirotam 200mg Injection?
You should not take Pirotam 200mg Injection if you are allergic to Pirotam 200mg Injection or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Pirotam 200mg Injection 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).
What is the correct way of taking Pirotam 200mg Injection?
Pirotam 200mg Injection 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 Pirotam 200mg Injection in the form of a solution.
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