Biocetam 800mg Tablet
Biocetam 800 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of memory problems. It is structurally similar to aminobutyric acid. The medicine works on the nervous system and the brain. It is said to protect the cerebral cortex from oxygen deficiency.
This portion of the brain is responsible for regulating your reasoning, perception, movement, and recognition. The medicine is primarily used in the treatment of cortical myoclonus, a disorder which results in involuntary jerks on the muscles, especially those of the legs and the arms.
Before starting a course of this medication, you should tell your doctor if you have the following conditions:
you are pregnant or breastfeeding
blood clot problem, kidney or liver problems
if you have problems with sodium consumption
if you have a history of hemorrhage
taking thyroid hormones and any herbal or complementary medications
The usual dose for the medication is two or three tablets on a daily basis. Do not change the dosage without consulting your doctor. You are supposed to swallow the tablets whole with water, do not chew or dissolve the tablets before consuming them.
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 Neurologist before using this medicine.
Use
The medication can treat the below provided problems:
Cortical Myoclonus
This medicine is used along with other medicines to treat a condition where the patient experiences a frequent, uncontrolled, and sudden twitch of muscles.
Other Degenerative Disease Of The Brain
This medicine is also frequently used to improve the symptoms and overall quality of life in diseases like Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Dyslexia etc.
Cognitive Enhancer
This medication is used to improve awareness and memory in patients having cerebrocortical insufficiency.
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Side Effects
A patient can suffer from the following side effects:
Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet
Weakness
Stomach Pain
Skin Rash
Difficulty In Breathing
Agitation
Anxiety
Diarrhoea
Muscle Spasm
Nervousness
Dosage
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 can be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
Work
This medication acts by impacting the release of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. It improves and facilitates microcirculation in the blood vessels. It increases the flow of blood and oxygen uptake by activating acetylcholine.
