Piracetam (Piracetam)
Overview of Piracetam
Piracetam is anticonvulsants. Piracetam is used as an adjunct to other drug in cortical myoclonus ( spontaneous jerky movement in epilepsy).
Indication of Piracetam
Piracetam is primarily indicated in conditions like Adaptation disorders, Adjunctive treatment of cortical myoclonus, Asthenia, Cerebral atherosclerosis, Cerebral impairment, Cerebral ischaemia, Cerebrovascular accident, Dementia, Disturbed psychomotor reactions, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Alcohol dependence.
Contraindication of Piracetam
Piracetam is contraindicated in conditions like Liver diseases,Pregnancy,Breast feeding.
Side Effects of Piracetam
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Piracetam are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Restlessness, Nervousness, Increased weight, nervousness.
Precautions of Piracetam
Piracetam should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (May need dose reduction); avoid abrupt withdrawl.