Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet
About Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet
Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of acute stroke. This medicine is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam. As a medicine, it is taken orally as a dietary supplement. This medication has also been found to influence cognitive abilities and improve nerve transmission.
Citicoline is a chemical that naturally occurs in the body which is responsible for regulating many vital processes in the brain as well in as the body. Whereas Piracetam is structurally similar to aminobutyric acid and it improves & facilitates microcirculation in the blood vessels.
Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet works by increasing a brain chemical called phosphatidylcholine which improves brain function. Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet also decreases brain tissue damage during a brain injury by repairing damaged nerve cells.
It is also used for treating alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, head trauma, age-related memory loss, attention deficit-hyperactive disorder, parkinson’s disease, and glaucoma.
You are advised to not take this medicine if you have an allergy towards any of its ingredients or if you suffer from hypertonia. It is also not recommended for anyone who is 18 years of age or younger.
Medicines like levodopa and meclofenoxate can interfere with the action of Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet so inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines before starting the medication. This medicine can be taken with or after food. Adequate amounts of fluids should be consumed while taking this medicine.
What are the uses of Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet
Acute Ischemic Stroke
What are the contraindications of Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet ?
Hypertonia
Cerebral Hemorrhage
What are the side effects of Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet ?
Weight Gain
Nervousness
Decreased Blood Pressure
Key highlights of Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet
How long is the duration of effect?
The amount of time for which effects of this medicine lasts is unknown.
What is the onset of action?
The time taken for this medicine to show it's effect is not clinically established.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use when you are pregnant.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding.
What are the substitutes for Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Neuromin M CT 500mg/800mg Tablet
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What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
How does this medication work?
This medication is composed of Citicoline and Piracetam. The exact mechanism of action of Citicoline is yet to be determined. It is believed to work by increasing the concentrations of chemicals like phosphatidylcholine, methionine, betaine, cytidine etc in the brain. These chemicals enter different metabolic pathways and help in exerting the action of this medicine. Piracetam acts by impacting the release of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. It improves and facilitates microcirculation in the blood vessels.
What are the interactions of Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This medication interacts with Warfarin, Aspirin, Levodopa and others.Interaction with Disease
Disease
This medication interacts with Bleeding disorders and Kidney disease.
FAQs about Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet
Ques : What is Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medicine is prescribed for the treatment of acute stroke. This medicine is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam. This medication has also been found to influence the cognitive abilities and improve nerve transmission.
Ques : How long do I need to use Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.
Ques : Should I use Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Prexaron Plus 500 Mg/800 Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
References
Piracetam- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 24 March 2020]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/piracetam
Piracetam- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [Cited 24 March 2020]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09210
Citicoline- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 24 March 2020]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/citicoline
Citicoline- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [Cited 24 March 2020]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB24153
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