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About Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet belongs to the class of 'nootropics' primarily used to improve cognitive or mental function, especially in the people with neurodegenerative problems, traumatic brain injury or stroke. Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet treat memory disorders, myoclonus (a movement disorder), anxiety disorder, dementia (memory loss) in Alzheimer's disease, vision problems, seizure disorder (epilepsy), dizziness (vertigo), and dyslexia (a learning disorder marked by difficulty reading). Myoclonus is a movement disorder that causes uncontrollable twitching and jerky movements of arms and legs. Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss), and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and handle daily activities. 

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet contains two medicines: 'Ginkgo Biloba' and 'Piracetam.' Ginkgo Biloba is a herbal product widely used to treat memory issues, thought problems, anxiety and vision problems. Besides this, Ginkgo also acts as an antioxidant that works by improving blood circulation in the brain, eyes, ears, and legs, thus improving these organs' better functioning. On the other hand, Piracetam belongs to the chemical messenger class in the brain called GABA (gamma amino-butyric acid). It works by acting on the nervous system and brain, thereby protecting against shortness of oxygen, blood, and nutrients. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger/neurotransmitter called acetylcholine and improves mental function, such as memory and thinking. 

Take Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Common side effects of Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet include stomach upset, headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, nervousness, and sleep changes. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet or its components. If you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, let your doctor know before starting Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of liver, kidney or heart diseases. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before starting Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet as it can make you dizzy.

Uses of Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet

Stroke, Traumatic brain injury, Dementia, Memory loss, and Alzheimers disease.

Directions for Use

Swallow Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet is a nootropic drug that helps improve brain (cognitive) function. It treats memory disorders, myoclonus, anxiety, dementia in Alzheimer's disease, vision problems, seizure disorder (epilepsy), dizziness (vertigo), and dyslexia. Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet contains 'Ginkgo Biloba' and 'Piracetam.' Ginkgo Biloba is a herbal product that treats memory and thought problems, anxiety, and vision problems. It is an antioxidant that improves blood circulation in the brain, eyes, ears and legs, thus helping in better functioning of these organs. Piracetam is a GABA analogue that acts on the nervous system and protects against shortness of oxygen. It improves the activity of acetylcholine (a brain chemical) levels in the central nervous system and thus improves mental function, such as memory and thinking. Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet helps in the overall improvement of brain function and mental focus. 

Storage

Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

Drug Warnings

Brief your medical history if you have any liver or kidney diseases, Huntington's disease (brain disorder), heart problems, fits, diabetes, plant allergies, food allergies, and bleeding disorders before starting Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet. Do not consume roasted seeds of Ginkgo plant since it is unsafe and leads to breathing difficulty and fits. Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy since Ginkgo biloba may cause premature labour or heaving bleeding during childbirth. Ginkgo also passes into breast milk. Hence, please consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet as it might lead to increased dizziness. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy. Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet is not recommended for children below eight years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
  • Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
  • Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
  • Create a bed-time routine as it helps in relaxation and stress reduction.
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

Side Effects of Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet

  • Stomach upset
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight gain
  • Nervousness
  • Sleep changes

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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

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FAQs

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet improves blood circulation, increases acetylcholine activity in the central nervous system and enhances the neurotransmission process. Thus, Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet improves memory, thinking, and awareness after stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet should be used with caution in the medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, fits, diabetes, plant allergies, food allergies, and bleeding disorders. Please let your doctor know if you have any other medical issues before starting Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet.

It is advised to take Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet with food to avoid any stomach upset.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet may cause weight gain during the course. Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain a proper weight. Consult your doctor if you notice sudden and drastic weight gain.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • THYROXINE
  • WARFARIN
  • ACENOCOUMAROL
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN

Special Advise

  • Use of Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet might slow blood clotting; hence, too much bleeding can occur if used before surgery. So, stop taking Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet at least 2 weeks before any planned surgery.
  • Avoid using Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet if you are taking any thyroid hormones, or you are on a low sodium diet. The advice of a doctor, in this case, is recommended. 
  • Do not use Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet in case of brain haemorrhage or bleeding disorder. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Myoclonus is a movement disorder that causes uncontrollable twitching and jerky movements of arms and legs. It causes sudden muscle spasms, which are involuntary and uncontrollable. It might involve one muscle or group of muscles and can occur randomly or in a pattern. Myoclonus is generally a clinical sign of an underlying disease rather than the condition itself.

Alzheimer's disease: It is a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss), and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and eventually, the ability to handle daily activities. It is the most common cause of dementia (memory loss) in adults. 

Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning, such as remembering, thinking, and reasoning.

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Alcohol

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It is advised to limit alcohol consumption while taking Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet. Alcohol intake, along with Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet, may cause increased dizziness. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy since Ginkgo may cause premature labour or heaving bleeding during childbirth. Please consult your doctor before taking Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Ginkgo in Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet is excreted into the breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive if you are not mentally alert or experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet if you suffer from any severe liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet if you suffer from any severe kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

Cetam Plus 400mg/60mg Tablet is not recommended for children below eight years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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