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Vinpocetine

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About Vinpocetine

Vinpocetine is an extract of immense medicinal benefit obtained from the Periwinkle plant, also known as Vinca minor. The chemical compound is a well known anti-aging agent and is a synthetic alkaloid. The most important benefit of this compound is that it enhances the blood flow, thereby preventing a number of health risks. Vinpocetine helps to prevent chances of stroke and blood clots, for example, ischemic stroke. It is also known to maintain healthy neurons and provide protection to the important nerves and neurons against neural inflammation and from getting oxygen deprived. It helps to keep the blood flowing smoothly to the brain. The added benefits of this medicine are that it also helps to enhance the memory and the analytical, processing skills of the brain.

Other important uses of Vinpocetine include the treating of menopausal symptoms, motion sickness, seizures and convulsions, and also help the body to recover after a stroke. It may also help to protect against Alzheimer’s disease or amnesia by preventing cognitive deterioration.

The medicine may be administered intravenously in case of a stroke or seizure. However it is contraindicated in pregnant or lactating women and elderly people with severe cerebral crises or cerebro-cardiac syndrome.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Vinpocetine

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Vinpocetine ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Vinpocetine

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Vinpocetine

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Vinpocetine as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine judiciously increases the brain’s ability to utilize and circulate oxygen. It makes the brain better tolerant to hypoxia and ischemia. It works as an anticonvulsant. It blocks the PDE enzyme and ameliorates the cluster of thrombocytes.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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