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Drug name: Nootropil
Therapeutic actions: Nootropil is found to increase blood flow and oxygen consumption by the brain tissue. There for the action of Nootopil consists in facilitating the movement of information between the brain's hemispheres, improves acetylcholines function via muscarinic cholinergic receptors which take their part in the memory process. Also Nootopil may have an impact on the NMDA glutamate receptors that are involved in memory and learning processes.
Indications: Nootropil is a cerebral function regulating drug which slows down brain aging, enhances cognition and memory, increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain, improves Alzheimer's, Down's Syndrome, dyslexia and dementia.
Contraindications and cautions: Nootoropil is not recommended in patients with renal, liver impairment, to those younger then 16, to patients with cerebral haemorrhage and to those with hypersensitivity to pyrolidone derivatives or piracetam.
Not to be used in:
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Moderate to severely decreased liver function
- Severely decreased kidney function
This medicine is not recommended to use if you are allergic to any of it's ingridients. You should inform your local health care provider if an allergy ever took place. If you feel an allergic reaction stop using your medicine and report it to your doctor immediately.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Nootropil will experience it or any other.
During clinical trials Nootropil has been shown to posses few side effects which can be described as mild or transient amongst them are: headache, depression, skin rashes, weight gain, nervousness, sleepiness or insomnia. Low tolerance of alcohol if mixed.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Nootropil, please read the information provided with Nootropil or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Nootropil. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
A single case has been reported in which the concomitant use of Nootropil and thyroid hormone extracts (T3 + T4) has produced confusion, irritability and sleeping disorders. Its interaction with other drugs have not been described.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Nootropil with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
