Cognitam Injection 15 ml

Cognitam Injection 15 ml belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Cognitam Injection 15 ml is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. 
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Cognitam Injection 15 ml contains 'Piracetam' that acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protecting against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells.
 
In some cases, Cognitam Injection 15 ml may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, and pain at the site of injection. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Cognitam Injection 15 ml. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Cognitam Injection 15 ml may cause drowsiness, dizziness and fatigue. Cognitam Injection 15 ml is not recommended for children below 8 years. 

Cognitam Injection 15 ml is a nootropic drug which belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues. Cognitam Injection 15 ml is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Cognitam Injection 15 ml is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Cognitam Injection 15 ml acts on the brain, and nervous system thereby protecting against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells.

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Pain at the site of injection

Do not take Cognitam Injection 15 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have/had end-stage kidney disease, Huntington's chorea disease (degeneration of nerve cells in the brain) or brain haemorrhage. Inform your doctor if you have bleeding problems or kidney dysfunction. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Cognitam Injection 15 ml may cause drowsiness, dizziness and fatigue. Cognitam Injection 15 ml is not recommended for children below 8 years. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cognitam Injection 15 ml may have interaction with thyroid hormone and blood thinners (acenocoumarol).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have end-stage kidney disease, Huntington's chorea disease, brain haemorrhage, or bleeding problems.

• ACENOCOUMAROL

• 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.
• Avoid late-night exercises as they can increase muscle twitches.
• 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. 

Myoclonus: 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. Myoclonic jerks or twitches are caused by sudden muscle contractions, called positive myoclonus or muscle relaxations, called negative myoclonus. Myoclonus is a symptom of neurological disorders which occurs due to disturbance in the brain or spinal cord or due to injury of peripheral nerves.

Vertigo: Vertigo is a sudden external or internal spinning sensation which causes a feeling of being off-balance. Symptoms include dizziness, loss of balance, ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting.

Dyslexia: Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterised by reading and learning problems. Symptoms include learning new words slowly, late talking, slow and a delay in learning to read.