Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine
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Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine belongs to the group of medicines called 'nootropics', primarily used to boost brain performance or wakefulness, enhance mood, and improve cognitive ability in persons dealing with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson's disease. Neurodegenerative diseases mean the death of neurons that can affect a person's speech, memory, intelligence, movement, and much more. Our brain is made of billions of neurons (cells in the brain) that communicate with each other to perform daily activities of the day. These neurons are closely connected, and even a small miscommunication in one area can affect brain activities resulting in neurodegenerative diseases. In Alzheimer's disease, the brain cells degenerate and die, which causes a gradual decline in behavioural and social skills and thinking ability (dementia), which affects a person's ability to function independently. Parkinson’s disease is a central nervous system disorder affecting movement and locomotion. It causes stiffness, shaking, difficulty walking, coordination, and balance.
Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine contains Ginkgo biloba, Piracetam, and Vinpocetine. Ginkgo biloba improves blood flow to the brain and acts as an antioxidant (natural substituent that slows down cell damage). Piracetam falls in the category of drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. This drug increases the levels of a substance (acetylcholine) in the brain, which is involved in improving memory functioning by slowing down the breakdown of acetylcholine (a substance that allows nerves to communicate and is important for normal brain functioning). Vinpocetine works like a neuroprotective agent that minimizes damage to the brain. It also prevents the risk of blood clotting in the brain, which makes brain cells (neurons) die. All three drugs, in combination, improve a person's mood, memory, and thinking ability.
Take Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine as prescribed by your doctor. You should take Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. The most common side effects of Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine include flushing (sense of warmth in ears, neck, face, and trunk), weight gain, upset stomach, rash, nervousness, and abnormality of voluntary movements. This happens because the body is adjusting to the new medicine. If a person notices severe side effects of medicine or if side effects do not go within a couple of days, then they need to consult with the doctor immediately.
Do not take Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine if you are allergic to any of its components. If you have a heart rhythm disorder, a stomach ulcer, urination problems, asthma or other breathing disorder, seizure, or liver or kidney disease, inform your doctor before taking this medicine. Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine is not recommended for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding. This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Uses of Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine
Medicinal Benefits
Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine contains Ginkgo biloba, Piracetam, and Vinpocetine. Ginkgo biloba improves blood flow to the brain and acts as an antioxidant (natural substituent that slows down the damage to cells). Piracetam falls in the category of drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. This drug increases the levels of a substance (acetylcholine) in the brain, which is involved in improving memory functioning by slowing down the breakdown of acetylcholine (a substance that allows nerves to communicate and is important for normal brain functioning). Vinpocetine works like a neuroprotective agent that minimizes damage to the brain. It also prevents the risk of blood clotting in the brain, which makes brain cells (neurons) die. All three drugs, in combination, improve a person's mood, memory, and thinking ability.
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Side Effects of Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine
- Drowsiness
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Weight gain
- Nervousness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
The use of Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine is not allowed in patients dealing with severe renal impairment, cerebral haemorrhage, and Huntington's Chorea. Additnitionaly, persons who are allergic to any of the components present in Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine are not allowed to take Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine. A person with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine is not allowed to take Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine as it may cause serious side effects. Tell your doctor about your medical condition and the medicines you are taking. Alzheimer’s disease may affect the ability to drive, so do not perform any activity that needs mental alert unless your doctor tells you it is safe. frequent use of Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine may cause Behavioral sensitization, a process where a person does repeated behaviour, so talk to your doctor in such a case.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug Interactions: Some medications may change the working action of Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine so tell your doctor about every prescription/nonprescription drug and herbal product you use. The possible drugs that can interact with Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine include NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen), antihistamines (Diphenhydramine), anticoagulant medication (apixaban), anticholinergics medicines (tolterodine), and anti-depressants (fluoxetine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Food will not influence the effect of Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine, but a person should not be taken with alcohol because alcohol may reduce its effect.
Drug-Disease Interactions: A person should tell their doctor if they are dealing with a heart rhythm disorder, a stomach ulcer, urination problems, asthma or other breathing disorder, liver or kidney disease, and a seizure.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid alcohol consumption while taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine. Alcohol intake, along with Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine, can worsen the symptoms of dementia.
Pregnancy
cautionIf you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine. Your doctor prescribes this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
unsafeIt is not known if Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine passes into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine.
Driving
cautionGinkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine can cause an undesirable reaction in the body that can impair a person's thinking ability. One should avoid driving and do activities that require mental alertness.
Liver
cautionIf you have liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Kidney
cautionGinkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine can not be used in patients with severe renal disease. If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
unsafeGinkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine is not recommended for use in children as safety and efficiency were not been established.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- A person dealing with Alzheimer's disease needs to take proper nutrition to make their body strong and healthy. For a patient dealing with dementia, poor nutrition can affect behavioural symptoms and may cause weight loss.
- Consume more whole grains, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and lean protein foods, and reduce high saturated fat, refined sugars, and cholesterol from your diet.
- Patients dealing with dementia should do meditation activities that help calm down their minds and make medicine work more efficiently.
- Do physical exercises that are safe for Alzheimer's/ dementia patients. Avoid intake of high-protein foods like soy protein, fish, eggs, chicken, beef, and pork. Eat more whole-grain foods such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice, or pasta.
- Eat more fibre-rich foods to ease constipation.
- Drink plenty of water to avoid headaches due to dehydration.
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.
Special Advise
- Certain Cognitive and neuropsychological tests are done to diagnose dementia.
- If you have unusual urges like gambling, spending money, overeating or increased sexual urges, please inform your doctor before taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Neurodegenerative diseases: It is caused by the death of neurons that can affect a person's speech, memory, intelligence, movement, and much more. Our brain is made of billions of neurons (cells in the brain) that communicate with each other to perform daily activities of the day. These neurons are closely connected, and even a small miscommunication in one area can affect brain activities resulting in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and
Alzheimer's disease: This is a chronic progressive disease in which the brain cells degenerate and die and is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia affects a person's ability to function independently and affects a person's thinking, judgment, behaviour, and memory. Persons dealing with this disease face symptoms like memory loss that affects daily activities, difficulty in doing familiar tasks and problem-solving, trouble in speech or writing, decreased judgment /personal hygiene, and personality changes.
Parkinson’s disease: It is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement due to damage of nerve cells in the brain which reduces dopamine levels and leads to symptoms such as stiffness, tremor in one hand, shaking, difficulty walking, coordination, and balance. This condition can last for many years or life-long. Treatment with medicines and physiotherapy may help control the symptoms and provide a quality life for as long as possible.
FAQs
You should not stop taking the medicine unless suggested by your doctor, as it may make the benefits of your treatment will gradually fade away.
Tell your doctor if you are taking aspirin in low or high doses. In low doses, aspirin works like an anticoagulant (blood clotting agent). Taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine may decrease the metabolism of aspirin resulting in excessive bleeding.
Some people experience dry mouth after taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine, so drink regular sips during the day and keep a little water by your bed at night.
The use of Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine is not allowed in patients with severe renal impairment, cerebral haemorrhage, and Huntington's Chorea. Additnitionaly, persons who are allergic to any of the components present in Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine are not allowed to take Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine.
Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine is safe to consume by an elderly person however your doctor will adjust the dose according to your condition.
It is advised that you should not drive after taking Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine as Alzheimer’s disease already affects a person's ability to drive or operate machinery Also, this medicine causes in the body, so a person should perform these activities unless their doctor prescribes them to do so.
Apart from consuming less alcohol, a person can eat and drink normally while taking this medicine.
A person with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine is not allowed to take Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine as it may cause serious side effects. Tell your doctor about your medical condition and the medicines you are taking.
Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine works by increasing the blood flow to the brain and helping the nerve cells to communicate with each other by increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain. It stops the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain, an important substance responsible for nerve communication. Doing so helps you cope with dementia and to live a normal life. Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine works like a neuroprotective agent that minimizes damage to the brain. In this way, Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine improves your mood, memory, and thinking ability.
Ginkgo Biloba+piracetam+vinpocetine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
